What is an alloform?

Answer 1

An alloform is a distinct form of something treated as a single kind or species.

Answer 2

An alloform is a term used to describe different forms of the same element or compound where the atoms are arranged in a different manner. This results in different physical properties such as color, density, and crystal structure while maintaining the same chemical composition. For example, graphite and diamond are alloforms of carbon.