What does "allotropic" mean?

Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

What is a synonym for "allotropic"?

Common synonyms include: allotropical, manifold, metamorphic, multifarious, multifold, multiple.

Pronounced //ˌæləˈtɹɒpɪk//.

/ˌæləˈtɹɒpɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy. not-comparable
"Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon."

Adjective

"Graphite and diamond are allotropic forms of carbon."

From allo- + -tropic, compare French allotropique.