howardite

noun

how·​ard·​ite

ˈhau̇ə(r)ˌdīt

plural -s

: a stony meteorite composed essentially of anorthite, olivine, and bronzite

Word History

Etymology

Luke Howard †1864 English meteorologist + English -ite

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