Definition of Isomerisation

1. Noun. The conversion of a compound into an isomer of itself.

Exact synonyms: Isomerization
Generic synonyms: Changeover, Conversion, Transition
Derivative terms: Isomerise, Isomerise, Isomerize, Isomerize

Definition of Isomerisation

1. Noun. (chemistry) the conversion of a compound into a different isomeric form ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isomerisation

isomaltulose synthase
isomastigote
isomer
isomerase
isomerases
isomerate
isomerates
isomere
isomeres
isomeric
isomeric function
isomeric transition
isomerically
isomeride
isomerides
isomerisation (current term)
isomerisations
isomerise
isomerism
isomerisms
isomerization
isomerizations
isomerize
isomerized
isomerizes
isomerizing
isomerohydrolase
isomeromorphism
isomerous
isomers

Literary usage of Isomerisation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Natural Organic Colouring Matters by Arthur George Perkin, Arthur Ernest Everest (1918)
"It is stated also that a more dilute acid allows of some isomerisation, whilst in more concentrated acids the pigments are less soluble (hence the choice of ..."

2. Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society by Cambridge Philosophical Society (1906)
"R. The substances which are thus produced must be represented by the general formula = N\ >CH, NH-isr and their formation necessitates the isomerisation of ..."

3. The Arrangement of Atoms in Space by Jacobus Henricus Hoff, Alfred Werner (1898)
"Further, the isomerisation in question, leading to the production of inactive ... in the former case, then, isomerisation with loss of activity was brought ..."

4. Implementing Domestic Tradeable Permits: Recent Developments and Future by Oecd (2002)
"The period predates the first use of isomerisation in US gasoline refining, and the centre of the period includes the years during which the EPA required ..."

5. The Natural Organic Colouring Matters by Arthur George Perkin, Arthur Ernest Everest (1918)
"It is stated also that a more dilute acid allows of some isomerisation, whilst in more concentrated acids the pigments are less soluble (hence the choice of ..."

6. Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society by Cambridge Philosophical Society (1906)
"R. The substances which are thus produced must be represented by the general formula = N\ >CH, NH-isr and their formation necessitates the isomerisation of ..."

7. The Arrangement of Atoms in Space by Jacobus Henricus Hoff, Alfred Werner (1898)
"Further, the isomerisation in question, leading to the production of inactive ... in the former case, then, isomerisation with loss of activity was brought ..."

8. Implementing Domestic Tradeable Permits: Recent Developments and Future by Oecd (2002)
"The period predates the first use of isomerisation in US gasoline refining, and the centre of the period includes the years during which the EPA required ..."

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