allotropism

English

Etymology

From allo- +‎ -tropism.

Noun

allotropism (plural allotropisms)

1. (chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

Synonyms

• allotropy

Related terms

• allotrope
• allotropic
• allotropical
• allotropous

Translations

elemental property — see allotropy

Further reading

• Allotropy on Wikipedia.Wikipedia