The pyroxene is morphic, yellow or green, and is surrounded by formless areas of nepheline.
as a noun, in biology, 1955; as a verb, in cinematic special effects, c.1987, short for metamorphosis. Related: Morphed; morphing. Earlier it was a slang shortening of morphine (1912).
-morphic suff.
Having a specified shape or form: homomorphic.
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verb
To change one image into another by a computer technique: One of the most popular techniques in TV ads has been to ''morph'' a Democratic rival into Clinton, employing special effects to have the candidate's face change into the President's/ One thing morphs into another before your very eyes (1990s+)
[fr Greek morphe, ''form'']