achondrite
IPA: ˈeɪkˈɑndraɪt
noun
- (astronomy, geology) Any stony meteorite that contains no chondrules
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Examples of "achondrite" in Sentences
- HED meteorites are a subgroup of achondrite meteorites.
- An achondrite is a stony meteorite that does not contain chondrules.
- A technical name for ureilite would be olivine pigeonite achondrite.
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