English

Alternative forms

• worm-like

Adjective

wormlike ‎(comparative more wormlike, superlative most wormlike)

1. Similar to a worm.

   The plastic fishing lure was remarkably wormlike.

2. Similar to that of a worm

   The creature has a wormlike body

   He has wormlike view of the universe.

3. (chemistry, of the molecules of a polymer) Having a smoothly curved form when heated.

See also

• helminthic
• vermian
• vermiform

Derived terms

• wormlike chain

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