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Allotropy — (Gr. allos , other, and tropos , manner) is a behavior exhibited by certain chemical elements: these elements can exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes of that element. In each different allotrope, the element s atoms are… … Wikipedia
Allotropism — Al*lot ro*pism, Allotropy Al*lot ro*py, n. [Gr. ? other + direction, way, ? to turn: cf. F. allotropie.] (Chem.) The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations. [1913 Webster] Note:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Allotropy — Allotropism Al*lot ro*pism, Allotropy Al*lot ro*py, n. [Gr. ? other + direction, way, ? to turn: cf. F. allotropie.] (Chem.) The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
allotropy — [ə lä′trə pē] n. [< Gr allotropos, of or in another manner < allos, other + tropos, way, turn: see TROPE] the property that certain chemical elements and compounds have of existing in two or more different forms, as carbon in the form of… … English World dictionary
allotropism — noun the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms • Syn: ↑allotropy • Derivationally related forms: ↑allotropical, ↑allotropic, ↑allotropical (for: ↑allotropy), ↑allotropic … Useful english dictionary
allotropy — /euh lo treuh pee/, n. Chem. a property of certain elements, as carbon, sulfur, and phosphorus, of existing in two or more distinct forms; allomorphism. Also, allotropism. [1840 50; ALLO + TROPY] * * * ▪ chemistry the existence of a… … Universalium
allotropism — n. [Gr. allos, other; tropos, turn] The propensity of attraction of certain cells or structures; allotropy … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
allotropy — see allotropism … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
allotropism — noun The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state. See Also: allotrope, allotropic, allotropical, allotropy, allotropous … Wiktionary
allotropy — noun A property, exhibited by some elements of existing in multiple forms with different atomic structures. See Also: allotrope, allotropic, allotropical, allotropism, allotropous, chemistry, entomology … Wiktionary
