pseudomorph

== English == === Etymology === From pseudo- (“false”) +‎ -morph (“form”). === Pronunciation === === Noun === pseudomorph (plural pseudomorphs) A deceptive, irregular, or false form; specifically: (geology, mineralogy) A mineral that formed by replacement of an existing mineral (or organic matter) such that the new mineral has the appearance and dimensions of the original. ==== Derived terms ==== opal pseudomorph pseudomorphic ==== Related terms ==== pseudomorphism ==== Translations ==== === Verb === pseudomorph (third-person singular simple present pseudomorphs, present participle pseudomorphing, simple past and past participle pseudomorphed) To be transformed into such a form