ALLOTROPIC

allotropic, allotropical

(adjective) of or related to or exhibiting allotropism; “carbon and sulfur and phosphorus are allotropic elements”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

allotropic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon.

Source: Wiktionary


Al`lo*trop"ic, Al`lo*trop"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. allotropique.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to allotropism.

– Al`lo*trop"ic*al*ly, adv. Allotropic state, the several conditions which occur in a case of allotropism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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