Polytypism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The existence of multiple types, especially of multiple subspecies. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The existence of multiple forms differing in only one of the dimensions of the unit cell. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From poly- + type + -ism.

Related phrases

unit cell

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