xenomorphically
əˈmɔr adjective
1.
Also, allotriomorphic. Petrography. noting or pertaining to a mineral grain that does not have its characteristic crystalline form but has a form impressed on it by surrounding grains; anhedral.
2.
in an unusual form; having a strange form.
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xenomorphic (ˌzɛnəˈmɔːfɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (of a mineral constituent of an igneous rock) not having its characteristic crystal shape because of deforming pressure from adjacent minerals | |
| xeno'morphically | |
| —adv | |
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| xenomorphic (ˌzɛnəˈmɔːfɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| (of a mineral constituent of an igneous rock) not having its characteristic crystal shape because of deforming pressure from adjacent minerals | |
| xeno'morphically | |
| —adv | |
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