Amorphic

/əˈmɔːrfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by amorphism; lacking definite crystalline structure or form.

Etymology

From amorph plus -ic suffix. Developed in chemistry to describe non-crystalline materials that exist in Greek a- (without) + morphe (form).

Kelly Says

Glass is amorphic—it looks solid but it's actually a chaotic jumble of molecules with no organized pattern, which is why chemists call it a 'supercooled liquid' rather than a true solid, a paradox that fooled scientists for centuries.

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