allomerism

[ uh-lom-uh-riz-uhm ]

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

Origin of allomerism

1
First recorded in 1880–85; allo- + -mer + -ism

Other words from allomerism

  • al·lom·er·ous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for allomerism

allomerism

/ (əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm) /


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

Derived forms of allomerism

  • allomeric (ˌæləˈmɛrɪk) or allomerous, adjective

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