xenomorphic
That does not have its characteristic crystalline form but has a form impressed on it…That does not have its characteristic crystalline form but has a form impressed on it by surrounding grains; anhedral.
Meaning
2 sensesThat does not have its characteristic crystalline form but has a form impressed on it by surrounding grains; anhedral.
In an unusual form; having a strange form.
Origin
From xeno- + -morphic or xenomorph + -ic.From xeno- + -morphic or xenomorph + -ic.
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