 pleomorphism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound | |
| Synonyms: | polymorphism | |
| Related terms: | chemical_phenomenon dimorphism chemistry | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms | |
| Related terms: | organic_phenomenon biology | |
| Similar spelling: |
pleomorphic polymorphism |
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