Polymorph
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In general, a polymorph is something that can exist in several states or forms.
A polymorph can be:
- In biology, Dreissena polymorpha is the scientific name for the Zebra mussel.
- In materials science, a polymorph is a solid material which shares chemical composition with another material but is composed of a different crystal lattice or form; see also allotropy. It becomes mouldable when heated and is reusable.
- In algebra, a polymorph is an integer which can be expressed in multiple ways using a certain form (further explanation at mathworld.wolfram.com (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Polymorph.html)).
- In fantasy role-playing games, polymorph means to change the shape of something, usually from one living being to another, and usually via magical means.
- A Polymorph was also a character in the British science fiction sitcom Red Dwarf.
You may also wish to check the disambiguation page for polymorphism.
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