wormlike

See also: worm-like

English

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Etymology

worm +‎ -like

Adjective

wormlike (comparative more wormlike, superlative most wormlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a worm.
    The plastic fishing lure was remarkably wormlike.
    He has a wormlike view of the universe.
  2. (chemistry, of the molecules of a polymer) Having a smoothly curved form when heated.

Derived terms

  • wormlike chain

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