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单词 monotropy
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Definition of monotropy in English:

monotropy

noun məˈnɒtrəpi
mass nounChemistry
  • The existence of allotropes of an element, one of which is stable and the others metastable under all known conditions.

    〔化〕单变性

Derivatives

  • monotrope

  • noun
    Chemistry
    • They have recently shown that two monotropes, Sarcodes sanguinea and Pterospora andromedea behave in this way in vitro.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Results from orchids, monotropes, and Suilloid fungi suggest that the cost of specialization is reduced by producing propagules that lie dormant until they encounter the correct host.
      • Thus, the question remains, is fungal stimulation by the monotropes simply another example of parasite manipulation of the host?

Origin

Early 20th century: from mono- 'one' + Greek tropē 'turning' + -y3.

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