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ACHONDRITIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does achondritic mean?
• ACHONDRITIC (adjective)
The adjective ACHONDRITIC has 2 senses:
1. of or related to an achondrite
2. not having a granular structure
Familiarity information: ACHONDRITIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or related to an achondrite
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
achondrite (a stony meteor lacking chondrules)
Derivation:
achondrite (a stony meteor lacking chondrules)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not having a granular structure
Antonym:
chondritic (having a granular structure like that of chondrites)
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