allotropism — n. [Gr. allos, other; tropos, turn] The propensity of attraction of certain cells or structures; allotropy … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
allotropism — noun The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state. See Also: allotrope, allotropic, allotropical, allotropy, allotropous … Wiktionary
allotropism — al·lot·ro·pism (ə lotґrə piz″əm) [allo + tropism] the existence of a substance in two or more distinct forms (allotropic forms) with distinct physical properties, e.g., graphite and diamond, allotropic forms of carbon … Medical dictionary
allotropism — n. existence of a chemical element in two or more different forms (Chemistry) … English contemporary dictionary
allotropism — al·lot·ro·pism … English syllables
allotropism — noun the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms • Syn: ↑allotropy • Derivationally related forms: ↑allotropical, ↑allotropic, ↑allotropical (for: ↑allotropy), ↑allotropic … Useful english dictionary
allotropism, allotropy — The existence of certain elements, in several forms differing in physical properties; e.g., carbon black, graphite, and diamond are all pure carbon. [allo + G. tropos, a turning] … Medical dictionary
Allotropy — Allotropism Al*lot ro*pism, Allotropy Al*lot ro*py, n. [Gr. ? other + direction, way, ? to turn: cf. F. allotropie.] (Chem.) The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
allotropic — adjective of or related to or exhibiting allotropism carbon and sulfur and phosphorus are allotropic elements • Syn: ↑allotropical • Pertains to noun: ↑allotropy (for: ↑allotropical), ↑allotropy … Useful english dictionary
allotropical — adjective of or related to or exhibiting allotropism carbon and sulfur and phosphorus are allotropic elements • Syn: ↑allotropic • Pertains to noun: ↑allotropy, ↑allotropy (for: ↑allotropic) … Useful english dictionary
