Crystallization in two independent forms of the same chemical compound, as of calcium carbonate as calcite and aragonite
To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken thesenses or understanding of
the existence of distinct genetically determined forms of the same species, such as distinct male and female forms or distinct young and mature forms (Morris 1992)
(biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences) (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse
A silver coin of the United States, of the value of ten cents; the tenth of a dollar
Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms of one or both sexes of the same species of butterfly
A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
the existence of two distinct forms sexual dimorphism refers to differences between sexes (size, color, etc)
(biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
A polymorphic character in which the males and the females of a species differ in some aspect of their anatomy not directly related to reproduction or birth