allotropy

al·lot·ro·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-lo-truh-pee]
- /əˈlɒ trə pi/
- /alˈɒtrəpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lo-truh-pee]
- /əˈlɒ trə pi/

Definitions of allotropy word

noun allotropy the existence of an element in two or more physical forms. The most common elements having this property are carbon, sulphur, and phosphorus 3
noun allotropy the property that certain chemical elements and compounds have of existing in two or more different forms, as carbon in the form of charcoal, diamond, lampblack, etc. 3
noun allotropy a property of certain elements, as carbon, sulfur, and phosphorus, of existing in two or more distinct forms; allomorphism. 1
noun allotropy The existence of two or more different physical forms of a chemical element. 1
noun allotropy (chemistry) A property, exhibited by some elements of existing in multiple forms with different atomic structures. 0

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Origin of allotropy

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; allo- + -tropy

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Parts of speech for Allotropy

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allotropy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

allotropy usage trend in Literature

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