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chondrite
CIDE DICTIONARY
chondrite, n. [Gr. a grain (of wheat or spelt), cartilage.].
A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chondrite, n. a stony meteorite containing small mineral granules.
Etymology
G Chondrit f. Gk khondros granule
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