Lexic.us

Definition of Trimorph

1. n. A substance which crystallizes in three distinct forms, or which has three distinct physical states; also, any one of these distinct forms. See Trimorphism, 1.

Definition of Trimorph

1. Noun. (crystallography) A substance which crystallizes in three distinct forms, or which has three distinct physical states. ¹

2. Noun. (crystallography) Any of the three forms of such a substance. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Trimorph

1. a substance existing in three forms [n -S]

Medical Definition of Trimorph

1. A substance which crystallizes in three distinct forms, or which has three distinct physical states; also, any one of these distinct forms. See Trimorphism. See: Trimorphous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trimorph

Literary usage of Trimorph

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society by London Mathematical Society (1898)
"... Nlt M = Nr (90a) Let L, M; Nj, N2 be now expressed in the quadratic form (^a + 3B2) ; herein the forms of L, M are each trimorph, whilst Nv Nt are each ..."

2. Zeitschrift Für Kristallographie, Kristallgeometrie, Kristallphysik (1902)
"Silberjodid scheint ferner noch in einer dritten Modification zu existiren und deshalb trimorph zu sein. ..."

3. Text-book of Descriptive Mineralogy by Hilary Bauerman (1884)
"Sulphur is remarkable for its trimorph- ism, being known in two different crystalline series as well as in the amorphous state ; but only one of the former ..."

Other Resources: