chondrule en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒndɹuːl/
Etymology
A diminutive from Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”), in imitation of granule. By surface analysis, chondr- + -ule.
Meanings
- A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chondrules | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
fi kondruuli (granule) · es cóndrulo (granule) · cmn 隕石球粒 /陨石球粒 (granule) · fr chondre (granule) · pt côndrulo (granule)