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Polymorph

noun / POL-ee-morf / Hard
Meaning

A substance that can exist in more than one crystal structure while retaining the same chemical composition

Origin / Etymology

Greek poly (many) + morphe (form)

Synonyms
Structural variant Allotrope
Antonyms
Monomorph
Example Sentence
"Ringwoodite is a high-pressure polymorph of olivine found in the mantle transition zone at depths of 525-660 km."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-1 (Geography) answers on Earth interior, mineralogy, and seismic discontinuities. Helps explain how the same mineral transforms under different pressure conditions.

Relevant Subjects
Geography Science & Tech
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