amorphous

/ɐmˈɔːfəs/

/əˈmɔɹfəs/

amorphous

not having a fixed structure, shape, or form

synonyms : formless

lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies

without real or apparent crystalline form

unclear because vague or badly organized

(of a group of people or an organization) unorganized or unfocused

Examples

1. In general, amorphous silicon has low hole mobility.

2. Amorphous solids also respond to stress very differently than crystalline solids.

3. Amorphous solids do however have a couple of macroscopic properties in common.

4. Favor the amorphous state.