chondrule

/ˈtʃɒndruːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, rounded particle of chondritic meteorite material, typically composed of silicate minerals and metal.

“The scientists studied the formation of chondrules in the early solar system through analysis of meteorite samples.”

Synonyms

  • chondrite particle
  • silicate particle

Antonyms

  • enstatite particle
  • porphyritic particle