chondrule

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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chondrule (plural chondrules)

  1. A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.
    Synonyms: chondre, chondrus

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