(chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

plural of allotropism

(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

(chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element. / (linguistics) An other form, a different shape of a lexical unit.

plural of allotrope

(chemistry, rare) Of or pertaining to an element that exhibits allotropy.

(botany) Pertaining to a flower which attracts a large range of different insects to feed on its nectar.

With regard to allotropy

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of allotropize

present participle of allotropize