allomerism
|al-lo-mer-ism|
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/əˈlɒmərɪzəm/
same composition, different properties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allomerism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allomerēs,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'meros' meant 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'allomerēs' transformed into the modern English word 'allomerism' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having different parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'same composition, different properties.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a phenomenon where substances have the same chemical composition but different physical properties.
The allomerism of the crystals was evident in their varying hardness.
Synonyms
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