allotrope
noun
al·lo·trope
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Definition of allotrope
: a form showing allotropy
Examples of allotrope in a Sentence
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More Biology and Tech The e-tattoo is built from the thermoplastic polyvinylidene fluoride and graphene, which is an allotrope of carbon that's 100 times stronger than steel. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "A Soft Skin 'E-Tattoo' Might Just Save Your Life," 26 June 2019 In the next step, the carbon ashes are converted into graphite, a stable allotrope of carbon in which the atoms are packed into tight, flat sheets. — Glenn Mcdonald, National Geographic, "From diamonds to rockets, mourning the dead has gotten high-tech," 17 June 2019 What makes us human is doubt, fear, and shame, all the allotropes of unworthiness. — Tad Friend, The New Yorker, "How Frightened Should We Be of A.I.?," 7 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allotrope.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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