dimorphic

Definition of Dimorphic in English :

1. dimorphic, dimorphous

occurring or existing in two different forms

Example Sentences:
'dimorphic crystals'
'dimorphous organisms'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dimorphic

noun

1.

the occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part, such as the leaves of some aquatic plants

2.

the occurrence in an animal or plant species of two distinct types of individual

3.

a property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms

noun

1. Botany

the state of having two different kinds of leaves, flowers, stamens, etc. on the same plant or in the same species

2. Mineralogy

the property of crystallizing in two forms

3. Zoology

the occurrence of two types of individuals in the same species, distinct in coloring, size, etc.

adj.

Existing or occurring in two distinct forms; exhibiting dimorphism: a dimorphic crystal; dimorphic organisms.