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chondriomite

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chon·​drio·​mite | \ -ˌmīt \
plural -s

Definition of chondriomite

: a chain of granular chondriosomes also : one such chondriosome

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History and Etymology for chondriomite

International Scientific Vocabulary chondri- + Greek mitos thread; originally formed as German chondriomit

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“Chondriomite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chondriomite. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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