What is another word for allotropic?

Pronunciation: [ˌalətɹˈɒpɪk] (IPA)

Allotropic is a term used to describe an element that can exist in two or more different forms. Some synonyms for the word allotropic include polymorphic, isomeric, and allotopic. Polymorphic refers to the ability of a substance to exist in multiple forms. Isomeric is another synonym for allotropic that describes the phenomenon of having the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements. Allotopic is another synonym that refers to the presence of different structural forms of the same element. Other related terms include heterotropic, dimorphic, and enantiomorphic. Overall, whether referring to allotropic, polymorphic, or isomeric, these terms all describe the same fascinating phenomenon in chemistry where elements can exist in multiple forms with distinct properties.

What are the hypernyms for Allotropic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Allotropic

This specimen is the allotropic or condensed form of oxygen, much more powerful than the usual liquified gas.
"The Air Trust"
George Allan England
Thus S has at least three allotropic forms, and the gradations between these probably represent others.
"An Introduction to Chemical Science"
R.P. Williams
How many it has in the allotropic forms, as a solid, is beyond our knowledge; but it seems quite likely that allotropy is due to some change of molecular structure.
"An Introduction to Chemical Science"
R.P. Williams

Famous quotes with Allotropic

  • Socialism, Puritanism, Philistinism, Christianity—he saw them all as allotropic forms of democracy, as variations upon the endless struggle of quantity against quality, of the weak and timorous against the strong and enterprising, of the botched against the fit.
    H. L. Mencken

Related words: allotrope, carbon allotrope, allotropic formula, allotrope form, carbon allotropes

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