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achondrite
[ ey-kon-drahyt ]
noun
- a meteorite containing no chondrules.
achondrite
/ eɪˈkɒndraɪt; ˌeɪkɒnˈdrɪtɪk /
noun
- a rare stony meteorite that consists mainly of silicate minerals and has the texture of igneous rock but contains no chondrules Compare chondrite
achondrite
/ ā-kŏn′drīt′ /
- A stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules.
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Derived Forms
- achondritic, adjective
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Other Words From
- a·chon·drit·ic [ey-kon-, drit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of achondrite1
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