Meaning of dimorphic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /daɪˈmɔrfɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    dimorphic

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek dimorphos (from di-‘twice’ + morphē‘form’) + -ic

    Definitions

    1. occurring or existing in two different forms

    Examples

    • « dimorphic crystals »
    • « dimorphous organisms »

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