Achondrite

Pronunciation: /eɪˈkɒndraɪt/

Definitions of achondrite

noun a type of stony meteorite that contains no chondrules

Example Sentences

A1 An achondrite is a type of meteorite that does not contain chondrules.

A2 Scientists study achondrites to learn more about the history of our solar system.

B1 Achondrites are classified based on their mineral composition and texture.

B2 Researchers believe that achondrites originated from differentiated asteroids.

C1 The study of achondrites provides valuable insights into planetary formation processes.

C2 Achondrites are rare and valuable specimens that can shed light on the early evolution of rocky planets.

Examples of achondrite in a Sentence

formal The achondrite meteorite is a type of stony meteorite that lacks chondrules.

informal Did you know that achondrites are meteorites that don't have chondrules?

slang Achondrites are like the rebels of the meteorite world, no chondrules for them!

figurative Her heart felt like an achondrite, lacking the usual emotional 'chondrules'.

Grammatical Forms of achondrite

• past tense: achondrited
• plural: achondrites
• comparative: more achondritic
• superlative: most achondritic
• present tense: achondrites
• future tense: will achondrite
• perfect tense: have achondrited
• continuous tense: is achondriting
• singular: achondrite
• positive degree: achondrite
• infinitive: to achondrite
• gerund: achondriting
• participle: achondriting

Origin and Evolution of achondrite

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'achondrite' originates from the Greek words 'a-' meaning without, and 'chondros' meaning grain or granule, referring to the lack of chondrules in these types of meteorites.

Evolution of the word: The term 'achondrite' was first used in 1881 by English mineralogist Henry Sorby to describe a type of stony meteorite that lacks chondrules, which are small, round grains found in other meteorites. Over time, the word has become widely used in the field of meteoritics to classify meteorites based on their mineralogical and chemical composition.