adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures. not-comparable
2. 2
   That collects pollen from the flowers of only one species. not-comparable
3. 3
   Focusing one's attention on a limited set of things at one time. not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

polytropic

Etymology

From mono- + -tropic.

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