NOUN | object | chondrite | a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules |
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Meaning | A rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules. | |
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Parts | chondrule | small granule (of e.g. chrysolite) found in some meteoric rocks |
Broader | rock, stone | A lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter |
Spanish | condrita, condrito | |
Catalan | condrita | |
Adjectives | chondritic | having a granular structure like that of chondrites |
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