monotropic

English

Etymology

mono- +‎ -tropic

Pronunciation

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Adjective

monotropic (not comparable)

1. (chemistry, physics) Describing any material that exists in multiple forms, only one of which is stable at all temperatures and pressures.
2. (biology, of a pollnator) That collects pollen the flowers of only one species.
3. (psychology) Focusing one’s attention on one limited set of things at one time.

   Antonym: polytropic

Anagrams

• monoprotic, normotopic