Ureilite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɔːɹiɪlʌɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ureilite is a noun meaning An achondrite composed mostly of olivine and clinobronzite with some diamond or graphite.
Meaning
An achondrite composed mostly of olivine and clinobronzite with some diamond or graphite.
Example Sentences
Early inspections of the meteorite revealed it to be a ureilite, an unusual composition that does not match other space rocks known to have come from the moon or Mars.
Word Forms
- ureilites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include angrite, inderite, uralolite, idrialite, erlianite, illite.
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