allotropical
/ˌæləˈtrɑpɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or having different physical forms of the same chemical element (e.g., diamond and graphite are allotropical forms of carbon).
- Allotropical variations in oxygen include O₂ and ozone (O₃).
- Diamond and graphite are allotropical forms of carbon with very different properties.
- The scientist studied the allotropical changes in phosphorus under different temperatures.
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