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Nov 30, 2009
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al•lot•ro•py



Pronunciation: (u-lo'tru-pē), [key]
n. Chem.
a property of certain elements, as carbon, sulfur, and phosphorus, of existing in two or more distinct forms; allomorphism. Also,al•lot'ro•pism.

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allotropicall' ottava
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