chondrule

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɒndɹuːl/

Noun

chondrule (plural chondrules)

  1. A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.

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