Definition of dimorph

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Dimorph (n.) Either one of the two forms of a dimorphous substance; as, calcite and aragonite are dimorphs..

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Dimorphous :: Dimorphous (a.) Characterized by dimorphism; occurring under two distinct forms, not dependent on sex; dimorphic..
Trimorphism :: Trimorphism (n.) The coexistence among individuals of the same species of three distinct forms, not connected, as a rule, by intermediate gradations; the condition among individuals of the same species of having three different shapes or proportions of corresponding parts; -- contrasted with polymorphism, and dimorphism..
Dimorphous :: Dimorphous (a.) Crystallizing under two forms fundamentally different, while having the same chemical composition..
Dimorphism :: Dimorphism (n.) Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms of one or both sexes of the same species of butterfly..
Homomorphism :: Homomorphism (n.) The possession, in one species of plants, of only one kind of flowers; -- opposed to heteromorphism, dimorphism, and trimorphism..
Nematogene :: Nematogene (n.) One of the dimorphic forms of the species of Dicyemata, which produced vermiform embryos; -- opposed to rhombogene..
Pin-eyed :: Pin-eyed (a.) Having the stigma visible at the throad of a gamopetalous corolla, while the stamens are concealed in the tube; -- said of dimorphous flowers. The opposite of thrum-eyed..
Trimorphous :: Trimorphous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, trimorphism; -- contrasted with monomorphic, dimorphic, and polymorphic..
Mora :: Mora (n.) A leguminous tree of Guiana and Trinidad (Dimorphandra excelsa); also, its timber, used in shipbuilding and making furniture..
Monomorphous :: Monomorphous (a.) Having but a single form; retaining the same form throughout the various stages of development; of the same or of an essentially similar type of structure; -- opposed to dimorphic, trimorphic, and polymorphic..
Isodimorphism :: Isodimorphism (n.) Isomorphism between the two forms severally of two dimorphous substances.
Dimorphism :: Dimorphism (n.) Crystallization in two independent forms of the same chemical compound, as of calcium carbonate as calcite and aragonite..
Dimorphic :: Dimorphic (a.) Having the property of dimorphism; dimorphous.
Heteronereis :: Heteronereis (n.) A free-swimming, dimorphic, sexual form of certain species of Nereis..
Dimorph :: Dimorph (n.) Either one of the two forms of a dimorphous substance; as, calcite and aragonite are dimorphs..
Pleomorphism :: Pleomorphism (n.) The property of crystallizing under two or more distinct fundamental forms, including dimorphism and trimorphism..
Isodimorphic :: Isodimorphic (a.) Isodimorphous.
Isodimorphous :: Isodimorphous (a.) Having the quality of isodimorphism.
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