achondrite
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a·chon·drite
(ā-kŏn′drīt′)n.
A stony meteorite that contains no chondrules.
a′chon·drit′ic (-drĭt′ĭk) adj.
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achondrite
(eɪˈkɒndraɪt)n
(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 adj
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a•chon•drite
(eɪˈkɒn draɪt)n.
a meteorite containing no chondrules.
[1900–05]
a`chon•drit′ic (-ˈdrɪt ɪk) adj.
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achondrite
A type of stony meteorite.
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