Definition of Heteromerous
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(a.) Unrelated in chemical composition, though similar or indentical in certain other respects; as, borax and augite are homoemorphous, but heteromerous.
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(a.) With the parts not corresponding in number.
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(a.) Having the femoral artery developed as the principal artery of the leg; -- said of certain birds, as the cotingas and pipras.
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(a.) Having five tarsal joints in the anterior and middle legs, but only four in the posterior pair, as the blister beetles and oil beetles.
Synonyms of Heteromerous
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Antonyms of Heteromerous
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Homophones of Heteromerous
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