Allotropism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /æloʊˈtroʊpɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allotropism is a noun meaning (chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.
Meaning
(chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.
Word Forms
- allotropisms
Synonyms for allotropism
Depending on context, synonyms include allotropy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allotropy, polymorphism, pleomorphism, morphotropism, pleiomorphism, metallotropism.
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