achondritic
|a-chon-drit-ic|
C2
/ˌeɪ.kɒnˈdrɪt.ɪk/
relating to achondrites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achondritic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achondros,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chondros' meant 'grain or cartilage.'
Historical Evolution
'achondros' transformed into the English word 'achondrite,' and eventually became the adjective 'achondritic' to describe characteristics related to achondrites.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without grains,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to achondrites.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of achondrites, a type of stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules.
The achondritic meteorite was studied for its unique mineral composition.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 09:36