a·chon·drite ( -k n dr t )n. A stony meteorite that contains no chondrules. a chon·dritic (-dr tk) adj. |
achondrite [eɪˈkɒndraɪt]
n
(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) a rare stony meteorite that consists mainly of silicate minerals and has the texture of igneous rock but contains no chondrules Compare chondrite
achondritic [ˌeɪkɒnˈdrɪtɪk] adj
| achondrite (-kndrt) A stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules. |
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