Pseudomorphous

//ˌsuːdəˈmɔː(ɹ)fəs// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not having the true form. not-comparable

    "A pseudomorphous crystal has a form that does not result from its own powers of crystallization."

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"A pseudomorphous crystal has a form that does not result from its own powers of crystallization."

Etymology

From pseudo- + -morphous.

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