adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy. not-comparable

   "Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon."

Adjective

1. 1
   of or related to or exhibiting allotropism wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

allotropicalmanifoldmetamorphicmultifariousmultifoldmultiple

Example

More examples

"Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon."

Etymology

From allo- + -tropic, compare French allotropique.

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