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tri·​morph | \ ˈtrīˌmȯrf \

Definition of trimorph

: any of the three crystalline forms of a trimorphous substance rutile, brookite, and anatase are trimorphs of titanium dioxide

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“Trimorph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trimorph. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.

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