Defn: Affording chondrin.
CHONDRIN
Chon"drin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)
Defn: A colorless, amorphous, nitrogenous substance, tasteless and odorless, formed from cartilaginous tissue by long-continued action of boiling water. It is similar to gelatin, and is a large ingredient of commercial gelatin.
CHONDRITE
Chon"drite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Defn: A meteoric stone characterized by the presence of chondrules.
CHONDRITIC
Chon*drit"ic, a. (Min.)
Defn: Granular; pertaining to, or having the granular structure characteristic of, the class of meteorites called chondrites.
CHONDRITIS
Chon*dri"tis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. -itis.] (Med.)
Defn: An inflammation of cartilage.
CHONDRO-
Chon"dro-. Etym: [Gr.