word
allotrope
AL-uh-trohp
ˈæləˌtroʊpListen
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Syllable breakdown
allotrope
Dictionary meaning
One of two or more structural forms in which an element can exist.
History and origin
Greek allos + tropos.
Examples
- Graphite and diamond are allotrope forms of carbon.
Common mispronunciations
AL-oh-trope
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