enantiotropism

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noun

The reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms when heated above, or cooled below, a transition-point temperature.

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Meanings

nounenantiotropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms when heated above, or cooled below, a transition-point temperature.

Origin

From enantiotrope + -ism.

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Translations

French énantiotropisme
  • énantiotropismethe reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms
Italian enantiotropia
  • enantiotropiathe reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms
Romanian enantiotropie
  • enantiotropiethe reversible transformation of a crystal between different forms
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APA

enantiotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enantiotropism

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“enantiotropism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enantiotropism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “enantiotropism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enantiotropism.

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