DIMORPH

Etymology

Noun

dimorph (plural dimorphs)

Either of a pair of dimorphous substances

Source: Wiktionary


Di"morph`, n. Etym: [Gr. Di-) + (Crystallog.)

Definition: Either one of the two forms of a dimorphous substance; as, calcite and aragonite are dimorphs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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