chondrificāˈtion noun

Formation of chondrin, or development of or change into cartilage

chonˈdrify transitive verb and intransitive verb

To change into cartilage

chonˈdrin noun

A firm, elastic, translucent, bluish-white gelatinous substance, the matrix of cartilage

chonˈdrite noun

1. A meteorite containing chondrules
2. A fossil resembling Chondrus

chonˈdroid adjective

Like cartilage

chonˈdrule noun

A rounded granule found in meteorites and in deep-sea deposits