chondrule

/ˈkɒndɹuːl/

Etymology

A diminutive from Ancient Greek χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain”), in imitation of granule. By surface analysis, chondr- + -ule.

chondrule means A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

chondrule is pronounced /ˈkɒndɹuːl/.

noun

A small, round granule, formed from molten rock, found in chondritic meteorites.