English Explanatory Dictionary

pseudomorph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A deceptive, irregular, or false form; specifically
  2. A deceptive, irregular, or false form; specifically:
  3. A mineral that formed by replacement of an existing mineral (or organic matter) such that the new mineral has the appearance and dimensions of the original.
verb
  1. To be transformed into such a form

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pseudomorph pseudomorphs pseudomorphing pseudomorphed

Etymology

From pseudo- (“false”) + -morph (“form”).

Related words

pseudomorphism

Derived words

opal pseudomorph pseudomorphic
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