Definition of CHONDRITE

chondrite

Meanings

Plural: chondrites

Noun

  • a rock of meteoric origin containing chondrules
  • A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”) + -ite.

Scrabble Score: 15

chondrite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
chondrite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chondrite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

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