dimorph

noun

di·​morph

ˈdīˌmȯrf

plural -s

: either of the two crystalline forms of a dimorphous substance

calcite and aragonite are dimorphs

Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from dimorphism, dimorphous

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Rhymes for dimorph

• dwarf
• morph
• orf
• wharf
• polymorph