Allotrope (Noun)
Meaning
A structurally different form of an element; "graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon, exhibiting vastly different physical properties.
- The allotropes of oxygen include ozone and the more common dioxygen.
- Phosphorus has several allotropes, including white phosphorus, black phosphorus, and red phosphorus.
- Fullerene is an allotrope of carbon, composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in the form of a hollow sphere.
- Graphite, diamond, and fullerenes are all allotropes of pure carbon, each with unique properties and applications.