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Idiomorphous

Idˊi-o-morph′ous

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Adj.
[Gr.
ἰδιόμορφοσ
of peculiar form;
ἴδιοσ
peculiar +
μορφή
form.]
1.
Having a form of its own.
2.
(Crystallog.)
Apperaing in distinct crystals; – said of the mineral constituents of a rock.

Definition 2024


idiomorphous

idiomorphous

English

Adjective

idiomorphous (not comparable)

  1. having a unique, characteristic form
  2. (mineralogy) occurring as distinct crystals