Definitions for allotropy
əˈlɒ trə pial·lotropy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allotropy, allotropismnoun

   the phenomenon of an element existing in two or more physical forms

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allotropynoun

   A property, exhibited by some elements of existing in multiple forms with different atomic structures.

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1. Allotropy

   Allotropy or allotropism (from Ancient Greek ἄλλος (allos) 'other', and τρόπος (tropos) 'manner, form') is the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, in the same physical state, known as allotropes of the elements. Allotropes are different structural modifications of an element: the atoms of the element are bonded together in a different manner. For example, the allotropes of carbon include diamond (the carbon atoms are bonded together to form a cubic lattice of tetrahedra), graphite (the carbon atoms are bonded together in sheets of a hexagonal lattice), graphene (single sheets of graphite), and fullerenes (the carbon atoms are bonded together in spherical, tubular, or ellipsoidal formations). The term allotropy is used for elements only, not for compounds. The more general term, used for any compound, is polymorphism, although its use is usually restricted to solid materials such as crystals. Allotropy refers only to different forms of an element within the same physical phase (the state of matter, such as a solid, liquid or gas). The differences between these states of matter would not alone constitute examples of allotropy. Allotropes of chemical elements are frequently referred to as polymorphs or as phases of the element. For some elements, allotropes have different molecular formulae or different crystalline structures, as well as a difference in physical phase; for example, two allotropes of oxygen (dioxygen, O2, and ozone, O3) can both exist in the solid, liquid and gaseous states. Other elements do not maintain distinct allotropes in different physical phases; for example, phosphorus has numerous solid allotropes, which all revert to the same P4 form when melted to the liquid state.

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1. allotropy

   Allotropy is the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes, in the same physical state. These different forms have different molecular structures and may exhibit different physical or chemical properties. For instance, carbon can exist as diamond, graphite, and fullerenes. Each allotrope holds different physical properties from the others.

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1. Allotropynoun

   the property of existing in two or more conditions which are distinct in their physical or chemical relations

2. Etymology: [Gr. other + direction, way, to turn: cf. F. allotropie.]

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1. Allotropy

   Allotropy or allotropism is the property of some chemical elements to exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes of these elements. Allotropes are different structural modifications of an element; the atoms of the element are bonded together in a different manner. For example, the allotropes of carbon include diamond, graphite, graphene, and fullerenes. The term allotropy is used for elements only, not for compounds. The more general term, used for any crystalline material, is polymorphism. Allotropy refers only to different forms of an element within the same phase; the changes of state between solid, liquid and gas in themselves are not considered allotropy. For some elements, allotropes have different molecular formulae which can persist in different phases – for example, two allotropes of oxygen, can both exist in the solid, liquid and gaseous states. Conversely, some elements do not maintain distinct allotropes in different phases – for example phosphorus has numerous solid allotropes, which all revert to the same P4 form when melted to the liquid state.

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1. Allotropy

   al-lot′ro-pi, n. the property in some elements, as carbon, of existing in more than one form.—adj. Allot′ropic. [Gr.; allos, another, and tropos, form.]

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1. Allotropy

   the capability which certain compounds show of assuming different properties and qualities, although composed of identical elements.

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1. Allotropy

   The power of existing in several modifications possessed by some substances, notably by chemical elements. Instances of the allotropic state are found in carbon which exists as charcoal, as graphite (plumbago or black lead), and as the diamond. All three are the same elemental substance, although differing in every physical and electrical property.

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   The numerical value of allotropy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

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   The numerical value of allotropy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=allotropy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Allotropy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allotropy
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allotropy
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=allotropy
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=allotropy
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Allotropy
9. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=allotropy