chondrule

chon·drule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-drool]
- /ˈkɒn drul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-drool]
- /ˈkɒn drul/

Definitions of chondrule word

noun chondrule one of the small spherical masses of mainly silicate minerals present in chondrites 3
noun chondrule a rounded mass of various minerals, the size of a pea or smaller, in most stony meteorites 3
noun chondrule a small round mass of olivine or pyroxene found in stony meteorites. 1
noun chondrule A spheroidal mineral grain present in large numbers in some stony meteorites. 1
noun chondrule A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites. 0

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Origin of chondrule

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; chondr- + -ule

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Parts of speech for Chondrule

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chondrule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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