non-chondritic
|non-chon-drit-ic|
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/nɒn-kɒnˈdrɪtɪk/
lacking chondrules
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-chondritic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'chondritic' which refers to the presence of chondrules in meteorites.
Historical Evolution
'Chondritic' comes from the Greek word 'chondros' meaning 'grain' or 'seed', and 'non-' is a Latin prefix meaning 'not'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not containing grains or seeds', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not containing chondrules'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing chondrules, which are small, round particles found in some meteorites.
The meteorite was classified as non-chondritic due to its lack of chondrules.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 07:30