allotrope

[ˈælətrəʊp]

allotrope Definition

• 1. each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist
• 2. a structurally different form of an element

Using allotrope: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allotrope" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Carbon has several allotropes, including diamond, graphite, and fullerenes.

• Example

  Oxygen has two allotropes: dioxygen and ozone.

• Example

  Phosphorus has several allotropes, including white phosphorus and red phosphorus.

allotrope Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for allotrope

• modification
• variety
• form

Phrases with allotrope

• allotropic elements

  elements that can exist in two or more different physical forms

  Example

  Carbon and oxygen are allotropic elements.

• allotropic transformation

  the process of an element transforming from one allotrope to another

  Example

  The allotropic transformation of carbon from graphite to diamond requires high pressure and temperature.

• allotropic series

  a series of elements arranged in order of increasing atomic weight, with each element having a different allotrope

  Example

  The allotropic series of carbon, silicon, and germanium shows the gradual transition from non-metallic to metallic properties.

Origins of allotrope

from Greek 'allos', meaning 'other', and 'tropos', meaning 'manner'

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Summary: allotrope in Brief

'Allotrope' [ˈælətrəʊp] refers to each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist. Carbon, oxygen, and phosphorus are examples of elements with multiple allotropes. Phrases like 'allotropic elements' and 'allotropic transformation' use 'allotrope' to denote the different forms and the process of transformation, respectively. 'Allotrope' is a formal term used in chemistry and materials science.