allotropism

English

Etymology

allo- +‎ -tropism

Noun

allotropism (plural allotropisms)

  1. (chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

Synonyms

Translations
elemental property — see allotropy

Further reading
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