chondrule

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Etymology

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A diminutive from Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”), in imitation of granule.

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Noun

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chondrule (plural chondrules)

  1. A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.
    Synonyms: chondre, chondrus
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