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paramorph

[ par-uh-mawrf ]

noun

Mineralogy.
  1. a pseudomorph formed by a change in crystal structure but not in chemical composition.

paramorph

/ ˈæəˌɔː /

noun

  1. a mineral that has undergone paramorphism
  2. a plant or animal that is classified on the basis of inadequate data and differs taxonomically from other members of the species in which it has been placed
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ貹ˈǰ󾱳, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 貹a·ǰp󾱳 貹a·ǰpdzܲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of paramorph1

First recorded in 1875–80; para- 1 + -morph

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