The phenomenon of allotropy is exhibited when an element exists in two or more distinct forms. From Wordnik.com. [Natural Kinds] Reference
About a fourth of the hold was similarly constructed, in order to bring back minerals whose allotropy required Jovian surface conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Three Worlds To Conquer]
Instances of allotropy in pure metals are: Bolley's lead, which oxidizes readily in air; Schutzenberger's copper; Fritsche 'tin, which falls to powder when exposed to exceptionally cold winter; Gore's antimony; Graham's palladium and allotropic nickel. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891] Reference
There seems to be a similar allotropy working in human nature. From Wordnik.com. [Craftsmanship in Teaching] Reference
How about thermodynamics, like the phase equilibrium in a binary system containing a eutectic and exhibiting allotropy?. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
But it is evident that this is but one of many passages where Indra by implication is compared to the sun; and comparisons do not indicate allotropy. From Wordnik.com. [The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow] Reference
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