Planetary Differentiation

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of stony meteorite that contains no chondrules

  • The achondrite meteorite is a type of stony meteorite that lacks chondrules.
  • Did you know that achondrites are meteorites that don't have chondrules?
  • Achondrites are like the rebels of the meteorite world, no chondrules for them!
  • Her heart felt like an achondrite, lacking the usual emotional 'chondrules'.

adjective describing a type of meteorite that lacks chondrules, which are small, round grains found in some meteorites

  • The achondritic meteorite was found to have a unique mineral composition.
  • I heard that achondritic rocks are pretty rare and valuable.
  • That achondritic rock is out of this world!
  • Her achondritic personality made her stand out from the crowd.