chondritic

adj — 2 senses

adj

US /kɑnˈdɹɪtɪk/ · UK /kɒnˈdɹɪtɪk/

Etymology From chondrite + -ic. By surface analysis, chondr- + -ite + -ic.

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Of or pertaining to a chondrite.

Astronomy, Natural sciences, Planetology Of an elemental ratio Similar to that found in chondrites.

Derived terms: nonchondritic, osteochondritic, subchondritic, superchondritic

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