Chondrite

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑnˈdiˈɹaɪt/

Chondrite (noun)

  1. A type of stony meteorite that contains small round mineral grains formed early in the solar system.

Examples

  • A chondrite is a stony meteor type that falls from space.
  • Scientists study a chondrite to learn about early space materials.