(chemistry) The ability (of an element) to exist in more than one physical form without change of state.

plural of allotropism

(chemistry, rare) Of or pertaining to an element that exhibits allotropy.

(botany) Pertaining to a flower which attracts a large range of different insects to feed on its nectar.

With regard to allotropy

plural of allotrope

(chemistry) Describing a form of an element that exhibits allotropy.

(chemistry) Any form of an element that has a distinctly different molecular structure to another form of the same element. / (linguistics) An other form, a different shape of a lexical unit.

present participle of allotropize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of allotropize