allotropic

American  

[al-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik] / ˌæl əˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

Also allotropical

adjective

1. pertaining to or characterized by allotropy.

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Other Word Forms

• allotropically adverb
• allotropicity noun

Etymology

Origin of allotropic

First recorded in 1875–80; allotrop(y) + -ic

Example Sentences

Phosphorus is the only member of its group that does not occur in the uncombined state in nature; it exists in many allotropic forms.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

"For the creation of quantum mechanics, the application of which has, inter alia, led to the discovery of the allotropic forms of hydrogen."

From US News • Oct. 10, 2014

I am still in doubt whether it is a new element or merely an allotropic modification of the common element, cadmium.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 by Bates, Harry

In 1845, Schrotter of Vienna discovered amorphous or allotropic phosphorus, which rendered the manufacture of matches less dangerous to health and property.

From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry

How can you prove that the composition of the different allotropic forms of carbon is the same?

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William