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Definition of Twinning

1. Adjective. Producing two offspring at a time.

Definition of Twinning

1. n. The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about.

Definition of Twinning

1. Verb. (present participle of twin) ¹

2. Noun. action of the verb ''to twin'' ¹

3. Noun. giving birth to twins ¹

4. Noun. the pairing of similar objects (such as towns) ¹

5. Noun. (minerology) the formation of twin crystals ¹

6. Noun. (transport) the conversion of a road into a dual carriageway ¹

7. Adjective. biparous ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Twinning

1. the bearing of two children at the same birth [n -S]

Medical Definition of Twinning

1. The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about. Polysynthetic twinning, repeated twinning of crystal lamellae, as that of the triclinic feldspars. Repeated twinning, twinning of more than two crystals, or parts of crystals. Twinning axis, Twinning plane. See the Note under Twin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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