achondrite

/ˈækɒndraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stony meteorite that lacks chondrules, a characteristic feature of chondritic meteorites.

“The discovery of the achondrite meteorite was a significant breakthrough in the field of astrogeology.”

Synonyms

  • metallic meteorite
  • stony meteorite

Antonyms

  • chondrite