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allotropy

Pronunciation: /əˈlɒtrəpi/
Definition of allotropy

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • the existence of two or more different physical forms of a chemical element.

Derivatives

allotropic

Pronunciation: /aləˈtrɒpɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek allotropos 'of another form', from allo- 'other' + tropos 'manner' (from trepein 'to turn')

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