allomerism

[ uh-lom-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. variability in chemical constitution without change in crystalline form.

allomerism

/ əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm; ˌæləˈmɛrɪk /

noun

1. similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition

Derived Forms

• allomeric, adjective

Other Words From

• al·lomer·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allomerism¹

First recorded in 1880–85; allo- + -mer + -ism