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al⋅lo⋅trope

  [al-uh-trohp]
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–noun Chemistry.
one of two or more existing forms of an element: Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
Origin:
1885–90; allo- + -trope
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al·lo·trope   (āl'ə-trōp')   
n.  A structurally differentiated form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

[Back-formation from allotropy.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: al·lo·trope
Pronunciation: 'al-&-"trOp
Function: noun
: a form showing allotropy
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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allotrope al·lo·trope (āl'ə-trōp')
n.
A structurally differentiated form of an element that exhibits allotropism.

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Science Dictionary
allotrope   (āl'ə-trōp')  Pronunciation Key 
Any of several crystalline forms of a chemical element. Charcoal, graphite, and diamond are all allotropes of carbon.
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