Definition of Isomerism

1. Noun. The state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers.

Generic synonyms: State

Definition of Isomerism

1. n. The state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances.

Definition of Isomerism

1. Noun. (chemistry) the phenomenon of the existence of isomers - the existence of different substances with the same molecular formulae ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry) the interconversion of isomers ¹

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Definition of Isomerism

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Medical Definition of Isomerism

1. A condition in which several chemical compounds have the same molecular formula (have the same number and type of atoms) but, because those atomsare arranged differently in each, they all have different chemical properties. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isomerism

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

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