allotrope








noun Chemistry.

  1. one of two or more existing forms of an element: Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.

noun

  1. any of two or more physical forms in which an element can existdiamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon
n.

1847, back-formation from allotropy “variation of physical properties without change of substance,” from allo- + -tropy “manner” (see -trope). Related: Allotropic.

n.

  1. A structurally differentiated form of an element that exhibits allotropism.

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