tri·mor·phic (tr -môr f k) also tri·mor·phous (-f s)adj. 1. Biology Having or occurring in three differing forms. 2. Chemistry Crystallizing in three distinct forms. tri·mor phi·cal·ly adv.tri·mor phism n. |
trimorphism [traɪˈmɔːfɪzəm]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology the property exhibited by certain species of having or occurring in three different forms
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the property of certain minerals of existing in three crystalline forms
[from Greek trimorphos (from tri- + morphē form) + -ism]
trimorphic , trimorphous adj
trimorphism
the state or quality of occurring in three distinct forms, usually at different stages of development, as certain plants, organisms, etc. — trimorphic, trimorphous, adj.
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