allelotropic
|al-le-lo-trop-ic|
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/əˌliːloʊˈtrɒpɪk/
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/əˌliːləʊˈtrɒpɪk/
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'allelotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allēlōtropos,' where 'allēlōn' meant 'one another' and 'tropos' meant 'turn, way.'
Historical Evolution
'allēlōtropos' transformed into the modern English word 'allelotropic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning or changing in relation to one another,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting allelotropy, a phenomenon where a substance can exist in different forms or modifications.
The mineral exhibited allelotropic properties under different temperatures.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/26 00:21