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paramorphism
par·a·mor·phism
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ˌpær
əˈmɔr
fɪz
əm
/
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par-
uh
-
mawr
-fiz-
uh
m
]
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noun
1.
the process by
which
a paramorph is formed.
2.
the state of being a paramorph.
Origin:
1865–70;
para-
1
+
-morphism
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paramorphism
(ˌpærəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm)
—
n
a process by which the crystalline structure of a mineral alters without any change in its chemical composition
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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