chondrite

noun

chon·​drite ˈkän-ˌdrīt 

: a meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules

chondritic

kän-ˈdri-tik 

adjective

Examples of chondrite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers led by Daniel Crocker and David Johnston from Harvard University examined carbonaceous chondrite meteorites using precise measurements of three distinct oxygen isotopes. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Using average chemistry and densities for a couple different types of asteroids—common CM-group carbonaceous chondrites and rarer iron-rich M-type asteroids—some of the elements lost could be found in modestly sized bodies. — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Silver is particularly interesting because it's also found in utterly ancient meteorites called CI chondrites. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026

After observation, scientists learned the meteorite was a CM1/2 carbonaceous chondrite -- an exceptionally rare and primitive type of meteorite, according to a paper published in Science Advances on Wednesday. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Chondrit, from Greek chóndros "grain (of wheat, salt, etc.)" + German -it -ite entry 1 — more at chondro-

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chondrite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight