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- [uh-lo-truh-pee]
- /əˈlɒ trə pi/
- /ˈalətrˌəʊpɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-lo-truh-pee]
- /əˈlɒ trə pi/
Definitions of allotropism word
- noun allotropism a property of certain elements, as carbon, sulfur, and phosphorus, of existing in two or more distinct forms; allomorphism. 1
- noun allotropism (chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state. 1
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Origin of allotropism
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 Allotropism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allotropism 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 54% 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.
allotropism usage trend in Literature
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