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allotrope

Pronunciation: /ˈalətrəʊp/
Definition of allotrope

noun

Chemistry
  • each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Graphite, charcoal, and diamond are all allotropes of carbon.

Origin:

late 19th century: back-formation from allotropy

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