allotropy

Noun

Meaning

The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations.

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Synonyms

allotropism variation diversity diversification multiplicity polymorphism heterogeneity variegation variety multifariousness nonuniformity allotrope manifoldness heteromorphism omniformity

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Antonyms

same standard understanding accuracy equality harmony

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Hypernyms

chemical phenomenon

Related terms

allotropic allotropism allotropical allotropous

Examples

Although many other chemists have repeated this advice, IUPAC and most chemistry texts still favour the usage of allotrope and allotropy for elements only. Source: Internet

By 1912, Ostwald noted that the allotropy of elements is just a special case of the phenomenon of polymorphism known for compounds, and proposed that the terms allotrope and allotropy be abandoned and replaced by polymorph and polymorphism. Source: Internet

History The concepts of allotropy was originally proposed in 1841 by the Swedish scientist Baron Jöns Jakob Berzelius (1779–1848). citation. Source: Internet

Polymorphism and allotropy main The same group of atoms can often solidify in many different ways. Source: Internet

The ability of an element to exist in one of many structural forms is known as 'allotropy'. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

allotropism allotropize allotropous allottable allotted allotted span