hemimorphic

[ hem-i-mawr-fik ]

adjective

1. (of a crystal) having the two ends of an axis unlike in their planes or modifications; lacking a center of symmetry.

hemimorphic

/ ˌhɛmɪˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. (of a crystal) having different forms at each end of an axis

Derived Forms

• ˌhemiˈmorphism, noun

Other Words From

• hemi·morphism hemi·morphy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemimorphic¹

First recorded in 1860–65; hemi- + -morphic

Example Sentences

Crystals are hexagonal with hemimorphic development, being differently terminated at the two ends.

From Project Gutenberg

Crystals of this class are therefore differently developed at the two ends and are said to be “hemimorphic.”

From Project Gutenberg