chondriomite

/kɒndriˈɒmaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of microfossil, specifically a chondrite meteorite fragment preserved in sedimentary rock.

“The paleontologist discovered a chondriomite in the fossilized remains of a ancient asteroid impact.”

Synonyms

  • chondrite fragment
  • meteorite fragment

Antonyms

  • terrestrial rock fragment