allotrope

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al·lo·trope

(ăl′ə-trōp′)

A structurally differentiated form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

[Back-formation from allotropy.]

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allotrope

(ˈæləˌtrəʊp)

(Chemistry) any of two or more physical forms in which an element can exist: diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.

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al•lo•trope

(ˈæl əˌtroʊp)

n.

one of the two or more forms in which an allotropic element can exist.

[1885–90]

al·lo·trope

(ăl′ə-trōp′)

Any of several crystalline forms of a chemical element. Charcoal, graphite, and diamond are all allotropes of carbon.

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allotrope

An elements (such as oxygen, which can exist in its normal form and as ozone) which can exist with different physical properties while in the same physical state.

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allotrope - a structurally different form of an element; "graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon"

chemical element, element - any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

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allotrope

[ˈæləˌtrəʊp] n → allotropo

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