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allotropism

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Al`lot´ro`pism
n.1.(Chem.) The property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations.
allotropism, allotropy
the quality of certain substances to exist in more than one form, with different properties in each form. — allotropic, allotropical, adj.
See also: Matter
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Noun1.allotropism - the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms
allotropy
chemical phenomenon - any natural phenomenon involving chemistry (as changes to atoms or molecules)


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