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Main meanings of allophanic in English

: allophanic¹ allophanic²

allophanic¹

Pronunciation /aləˈfanɪk/

adjective

Chemistry

Of or derived from this acid.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From Byzantine Greek ἀλλοϕανής appearing otherwise (from ancient Greek ἀλλο- + -ϕανής) + -ic, originally (in allophanic acid) after German Allophansäure.

Main meanings of allophanic in English

: allophanic¹ allophanic²

allophanic²

Pronunciation /aləˈfanɪk/

adjective

Soil Science

Of the nature of or containing the clay mineral allophane; especially designating soils dominated by allophane and related minerals, typically occurring on substrates of volcanic ash and weathered volcanic rocks.