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a·chon·drite

 (ā-kŏn′drīt′)
n.
A stony meteorite that contains no chondrules.
a′chon·drit′ic (-drĭt′ĭk) adj.
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achondrite

(eɪˈkɒndraɪt)
n
(Celestial Objects) a rare stony meteorite that consists mainly of silicate minerals and has the texture of igneous rock but contains no chondrules. Compare chondrite
achondritic adj
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a•chon•drite

(eɪˈkɒn draɪt)

n.
a meteorite containing no chondrules.
[1900–05]
a`chon•drit′ic (-ˈdrɪt ɪk) adj.
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achondrite

A type of stony meteorite.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.achondrite - a stony meteor lacking chondrulesachondrite - a stony meteor lacking chondrules  
rock, stone - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; "he threw a rock at me"
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