allotropic
[ al-uh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌæl əˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to or characterized by allotropy.
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Also al·lo·trop·i·cal [al-uh-trop-i-kuhl, -troh-pi-kuhl] /ˌæl əˈtrɒp ɪ kəl, -ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl/ .
Origin of allotropic
First recorded in 1875–80; allotrop(y) + -ic
OTHER WORDS FROM allotropic
al·lo·trop·i·cal·ly, adverbal·lo·tro·pic·i·ty [al-uh-truh-pis-i-tee], /ˌæl ə trəˈpɪs ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby allotropic
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Medical definitions for allotropic
allotropic
[ ăl′ə-trŏp′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to allotropism.
Characterizing one who is preoccupied with the reactions of others.
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