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What is polymorphous?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Polymorphous**: - Polymorphous refers to a single substance that can crystallize into two or more distinct structural forms. 2. **Explanation of the Phenomenon**: - The phenomenon where a substance can exist in multiple forms is known as polymorphism. This means that the same chemical compound can have different physical forms or arrangements in its solid state. ...
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    `S`
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