allotropism

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/æloʊˈtroʊpɪzəm/

noun

The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

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allotropy
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Meanings

nounallotropism (plural allotropisms)

plural allotropisms

  1. chemistryThe ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

    Synonyms: allotropy

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

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allotropy

More synonyms by meaning

nounthe phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms

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allotropy
Broader
chemical phenomenon
Also see
allotropy

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From allo- + -tropism.

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allotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/allotropism

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Chicago

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