allotropy
|al-lo-tro-py|
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/əˈlɒtrəpi/
different forms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allotropy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allotropos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'tropos' meant 'manner or form.'
Historical Evolution
'allotropos' transformed into the French word 'allotropie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allotropy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other form or manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'existence in different forms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the existence of a chemical element in two or more different forms, in the same physical state, with different physical properties.
Carbon exhibits allotropy, with graphite and diamond being two different forms.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/29 14:36