pleomorphism meaning
UK US /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪzəm/ 5 syllables
pleomorphism (noun): (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound.
pleomorphism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
pleomorphism as a noun
- (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
Synonyms: polymorphism
Type of: chemical phenomenon
Kinds: dimorphism
Related forms: pleomorphic
- (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
Type of: organic phenomenon
Related forms: pleomorphic
How to pronounce pleomorphism
pleomorphism is pronounced /ˌpliəˈmɔfɪzəm/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in SM · 12-letter words
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