allotropicity

al·lo·trop·ic

[al-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik]
adjective
pertaining to or characterized by allotropy.
Also, al·lo·trop·i·cal.


Origin:
1875–80; allotrop(y) + -ic

al·lo·trop·i·cal·ly, adverb
al·lo·tro·pic·i·ty [al-uh-truh-pis-i-tee] , noun
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allotropy or allotropism (əˈlɒtrəpɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the existence of an element in two or more physical forms. The most common elements having this property are carbon, sulphur, and phosphorus
 
allotropism or allotropism
 
n
 
allotropic or allotropism
 
adj
 
allo'tropically or allotropism
 
adv

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allotropic al·lo·trop·ic (āl'ə-trŏp'ĭk)
adj.

  1. Relating to allotropism.

  2. Characterizing one who is preoccupied with the reactions of others.

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