isodimorphism

[ ahy-soh-dahy-mawr-fiz-uhm ]

noun

, Crystallography.

1. isomorphism between the forms of two dimorphous substances.

isodimorphism

/ ˌaɪsəʊdaɪˈmɔːfɪzəm /

noun

1. a property of a dimorphous substance such that it is isomorphous with another dimorphous substance in both its forms

Derived Forms

• ˌisodiˈmorphous, adjective

Other Words From

• iso·di·morphous iso·di·morphic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isodimorphism¹

iso- + dimorphism

Example Sentences

Such a relation is known as “isodimorphism.”

From Project Gutenberg

Isodimorphous, ī-so-dī-mor′fus, adj. in crystallography, having the quality of isodimorphism or isomorphism between the members of two dimorphous groups.

From Project Gutenberg