allotropy

Meanings

• The existence of multiple forms or modifications of a chemical element, each having distinct physical or chemical properties.

  - " Iron, for example, exists in two common allotropic forms: Iron (II) oxide, or magnetite, and Iron (III) oxide, or hematite."
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Variants

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allotropic , allotropies , allotropy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'allos', meaning 'other', and 'tropoi', meaning 'turnings' or 'modifications'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Morphology: The branch of science that deals with the physical and structural characteristics of organisms, including their external form, internal anatomy, and developmental processes.

2. Polymorphism: A phenomenon in chemistry and materials science where a single chemical compound exists in multiple distinct forms or modifications, each having distinct physical or chemical properties.

3. Phase Transition: A physical or chemical transformation that occurs when a material changes from one phase to another, resulting in distinct physical or chemical properties. Examples of phase transitions include the melting of ice or the boiling of water.

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Culture

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Allotropy has been a subject of interest in various fields, including literature, art, music, and philosophy. It has been used as a metaphor to describe the complexities and contradictions of human nature and experience.

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