Allomerization

/əˌlɑːmərɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of converting a compound into an allomer, resulting in a substance with the same basic elements but different structure and properties.

Etymology

From 'allomerize' + '-ation' suffix; a chemistry term describing transformation processes that change molecular composition and structure.

Kelly Says

When carbon atoms rearrange from graphite (soft, dark) to diamond (hard, sparkly), that's essentially allomerization—same element, completely different properties, completely different value!

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