DIMORPHIC

dimorphic, dimorphous

(adjective) occurring or existing in two different forms; “dimorphic crystals”; “dimorphous organisms”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dimorphic

occurring or existing in two different forms

exhibiting dimorphism

Source: Wiktionary


Di*mor"phic, a.

Definition: Having the property of dimorphism; dimorphous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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