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allomerism

[ uh-lom-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. variability in chemical constitution without change in crystalline form.

allomerism

/ ˌæləˈmɛrɪk; əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm /

noun

  1. similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition

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Derived Forms

  • allomeric, adjective

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Other Words From

  • al·lomer·ous adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of allomerism1

First recorded in 1880–85; allo- + -mer + -ism

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