Meaning of the word polymorph in English

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polymorph

US /ˈpɑː.li.mɔːrf/

UK /ˈpɒl.i.mɔːf/

an organism or species that can assume different forms or colors

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Some insects are polymorphs, displaying different appearances throughout their life cycle.

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The chameleon is a well-known polymorph, able to change its skin color.

Synonym:

multiform variable diverse

a substance that can crystallize in two or more different forms

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Carbon is a polymorph, existing as graphite and diamond.

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Understanding the different polymorphs of a drug is crucial for pharmaceutical development.

Synonym:

allotrope polymorphic substance

Related Word:

polymorphous polymorphism