allotropic

[ al-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik or al-uh-trop-i-kuh l, -troh-pi-kuh l ]

/ ˌæl əˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk or ˌæl əˈtrɒp ɪ kəl, -ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl /

pertaining to or characterized by allotropy.

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First recorded in 1875–80; allotrop(y) + -ic

al·lo·trop·i·cal·ly, adverbal·lo·tro·pic·i·ty

[al-uh-truh-pis-i-tee] /ˌæl ə trəˈpɪs ɪ ti/, noun

He was not wrong in thinking these allotropic forms of the same alien thing; and that thing was equality.
A Short History of England|G. K. Chesterton
Just let me tell you, to use a very hard word, that we call the diamond an "allotropic" form of carbon.
The Story of a Tinder-box|Charles Meymott Tidy
These reactions afford the clearest proof that the silver is in an allotropic form.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891|Various
Sir: In a recently published lecture, Mr. Meldola seems to call in question the existence of allotropic silver.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891|Various

Another element occurring in allotropic forms is sulphur, of which many forms have been described.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1|Various

allotropic

[ ăl′ə-trŏp′ĭk ]

Relating to allotropism.

Characterizing one who is preoccupied with the reactions of others.