allotrope

Noun

Each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist.

ریشه

From Greek 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'tropos' meaning 'manner, form'.

مثال

• Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.
• Ozone is an allotrope of oxygen.
• Different allotropes of an element may exhibit different physical and chemical properties.

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