allomerous

al·lom·er·ism

[uh-lom-uh-riz-uhm]
noun Chemistry.
variability in chemical constitution without change in crystalline form.

Origin:
1880–85; allo- + -mer + -ism

al·lom·er·ous, adjective
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allomerism (əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition
 
allomeric
 
adj
 
al'lomerous
 
adj

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allomerism (əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition
 
allomeric
 
adj
 
al'lomerous
 
adj

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allomerism al·lom·er·ism (ə-lŏm'ə-rĭz'əm)
n.
Consistency in crystalline form with variation in chemical composition.

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