adjective
- of, relating to, or being a stony meteorite that lacks chondrules (small spherical mineral grains)
Usage: astronomy; geology; technical
Examples
- Achondritic meteorites are thought to come from differentiated parent bodies.
- The sample was classified as achondritic based on its mineral composition.
- Scientists study achondritic meteorites to understand planetary formation.
- Unlike chondritic meteorites, achondritic specimens do not contain chondrules.