allothimorph
|al-lo-thi-morph|
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/əˈlɒθɪˌmɔrf/
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/əˈlɒθɪˌmɔːf/
different form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allothimorph' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allothimos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'thimos' meant 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'allothimos' transformed into the English word 'allothimorph' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other form,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mineral that has the same chemical composition as another mineral but a different crystal structure.
Quartz and cristobalite are allothimorphs of silica.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 08:21