Definition of Chondrite

1. Noun. A rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules.

Terms within: Chondrule
Generic synonyms: Rock, Stone
Derivative terms: Chondritic

Definition of Chondrite

1. n. A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules.

Definition of Chondrite

1. Noun. A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chondrite

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chondrite

chondrification
chondrification centre
chondrifications
chondrified
chondrifies
chondrify
chondrifying
chondrigen
chondrigenous
chondrin
chondrin ball
chondrins
chondrio-
chondriosome
chondriosomes
chondrite (current term)
chondrites
chondritic
chondritis
chondro-
chondro-2-sulfatase
chondro-4-sulfatase
chondro-osseous
chondro-osteodystrophy
chondroblast
chondroblastoma
chondroblasts
chondrocalcin
chondrocalcinosis
chondroclast

Literary usage of Chondrite

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Meteorites: Their Structure, Composition, and Terrestrial Relations by Oliver Cummings Farrington (1915)
"White chondrite, Veined. (Cwa). White, rather friable mass with few, ... Intermediate chondrite. (Ci). Firm, polishable mass with white and gray ..."

2. Catalogue of the Ward Coonley Collection of Meteorites by Henry Augustus Ward (1904)
"Black chondrite, veined (Csa). Dark or black mass, ... Carbonaceous chondrite, spherulitic (Kc). Dull gray or black friable mass with free carbon; ..."

3. Meteorites by Foote Mineral Company, Foote mineral company, Philadelphia (1912)
"Spherical chondrite, Crystalline. Soil Line indicates oblique Angle of Flight, x 1. Diameter. This Specimen is contained in Series I. See Pages 7 and 40. ..."

4. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1904)
"Black chondrite, Cs. Dark or black mass, chondrules of various kinds breaking ... Globular Coaly chondrite, Kc. Dull gray or black, friable mass with free ..."

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