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allomerism

[uh-lom-uh-riz-uhm]

noun

Chemistry.
  1. variability in chemical constitution without change in crystalline form.



allomerism

/ əˈlɒməˌrɪzəm, ˌæləˈmɛrɪk /

noun

  1. similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • allomerous adjective
  • allomeric adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allomerism1

First recorded in 1880–85; allo- + -mer + -ism

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