Allomerism (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) variability in chemical composition without variation in crystalline form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Allomerism in the compound allows for slight changes in chemical composition without altering its crystal structure.
- The researcher studied allomerism in the mineral sample, observing that the variation in chemical composition did not affect its crystalline form.
- Allomerism is a unique property of some chemical compounds, where small changes in chemical composition can occur without changing the crystal lattice.
- The scientist was interested in understanding the allomerism of the alloy, which allowed it to retain its mechanical properties despite changes in chemical composition.
- In geology, allomerism is used to describe the phenomenon where minerals exhibit variation in chemical composition while maintaining the same crystalline structure.