paramorph
[
par
-
uh
-mawrf]
/ˈpær əˌmɔrf/
noun
,
Mineralogy
1.
a pseudomorph formed by a change in crystal structure but not in chemical composition.
Also called
allomorph
.
Origin
1875-80;
para-
1
+
-morph
Related forms
paramorphic,
paramorphous,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
paramorph
paramorph
/
ˈpærəˌmɔːf
/
noun
1.
a mineral that has undergone paramorphism
2.
a plant or animal that is classified on the basis of inadequate data and differs taxonomically from other members of the species in which it has been placed
Derived Forms
paramorphic,
paramorphous,
adjective