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anomalistic |
tending to differ from the norm. [1/2 definitions] |
conflict |
to disagree strongly; differ. [1/3 definitions] |
dimorphism |
the existence of two forms of a species that differ in morphology as, for example, in sexual dimorphism of birds. [1/3 definitions] |
disagree |
to differ in opinion. [1/3 definitions] |
diverge |
to differ or deviate; go in separate ways. [1/4 definitions] |
gneiss |
a metamorphic rock made up of minerals similar to those in granite but arranged in bands that differ in color, some bands containing feldspar and quartz and others containing hornblende and mica. |
ground squirrel |
any of various burrowing rodents, such as chipmunks, that differ from true squirrels in having cheek pouches and shorter fur. |
heterogeneity |
the quality or state of being made up of parts or members that differ from each other. |
heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) [1/2 definitions] |
hybrid |
the offspring of two plants or animals that differ genetically as to species, variety, breed, or the like. [1/6 definitions] |
isotope |
any of two or more atoms that have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons, or that have the same atomic number but different atomic weights. (Cf. isobar.) |
schlieren |
streaks or masses of igneous rock that differ in texture or composition from the surrounding matrix and blend gradually into it. [2 definitions] |
standard deviation |
a statistical measure of how widely the individual items in a distribution differ from the mean. |
supposed |
presumed or expected; used especially when fact differs or may differ from expectation (fol. by an infinitive with "to"). [1/5 definitions] |
three-phase |
of, designating, or pertaining to an electrical circuit, system, or device powered by three alternating electromotive forces that differ in phase by one-third of a cycle, or 120 electrical degrees. |
vary |
to differ; deviate (usu. fol. by "from"). [1/4 definitions] |
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