Of or relating to the quality of existing in multiple distinct physical forms while remaining the same element or substance.
From 'allotropic' + '-al' suffix, creating an alternative adjectival form that emphasizes the categorical nature of the phenomenon.
The allotropical nature of phosphorus—white, red, and black forms—was mind-blowing to chemists because the element's identity was proven through investigation rather than appearance alone.
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