allomorphism

al·lo·mor·phism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [al-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæl əˈmɔr fɪz əm/
- /ˈaləmˌɔːfɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæl əˈmɔr fɪz əm/

Definitions of allomorphism word

noun allomorphism variation in the crystalline form of a chemical compound 3
noun allomorphism variability in crystalline form without change in chemical constitution. 1
noun allomorphism (chemistry) The property of a compound which has more than one crystalline form or allomorph. 1

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Origin of allomorphism

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; allomorph + -ism

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Parts of speech for Allomorphism

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allomorphism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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