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单词 allotrophic
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Definition of allotrophic in English:

allotrophic

adjective ˌalə(ʊ)ˈtrɒfɪkˌalə(ʊ)ˈtrəʊfɪk
  • 1Chemistry= "allotropic". Now rare.

  • 2Biology. Of an organism: feeding on other organisms; dependent to a large degree on organic compounds as a source of energy. rare.

  • 3Ecology. Of a lake, stream, etc.: receiving its organic matter mainly or wholly from sources external to the body of water.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From allo- + -trophic. In sense 1 apparently an error for allotropic.

Definition of allotrophic in US English:

allotrophic

adjective
  • 1Chemistry= "allotropic". Now rare.

  • 2Biology. Of an organism: feeding on other organisms; dependent to a large degree on organic compounds as a source of energy. rare.

  • 3Ecology. Of a lake, stream, etc.: receiving its organic matter mainly or wholly from sources external to the body of water.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From allo- + -trophic. In sense 1 apparently an error for allotropic.

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