chondrite
|chon-drite|
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/ˈkɑn.draɪt/
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/ˈkɒn.draɪt/
grainy stony meteorite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chondrite' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'chondros', where 'chondr-' meant 'grain' or 'cartilage'.
Historical Evolution
'chondrite' entered scientific English in the 19th century via German 'Chondrit' and French 'chondrite', becoming the modern English term used in meteoritics.
Meaning Changes
Initially related to the Greek sense of 'grain' or 'cartilage', the term evolved to refer specifically to stony meteorites characterized by chondrules.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/09/02 22:40