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Definition of Isomerization

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

Definition of Isomerization

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

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Definition of Isomerization

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Medical Definition of Isomerization

1. A process in which one isomer is formed from another, as in the action of isomerases. Enzyme isomerization, reversible changes in enzyme conformation. (05 Mar 2000)

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Literary usage of Isomerization

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

1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"Ill with observed isomerization constants. The ratio of trans to eis isomer is strongly dependent on the concentration of the supporting chloride ion in ..."

2. General Principles of Organic Syntheses by Petr Petrovich Aleksi︠e︡ev (1906)
"isomerization. IT sometimes happens that a body is converted into an isomeric form possessing the same percentage composition, either by the same reaction ..."

3. Catalysis in Organic Chemistryby Paul Sabatier by Paul Sabatier (1922)
"... it can be foreseen that their use will permit, in many cases, of realizing an isomerization at a lower temperature, or causing it to go more rapidly. ..."

4. Theories of Organic Chemistry by Ferdinand August Karl Henrich (1922)
"Solubility and rate of isomerization are, however, only approximately inversely proportional, since other influences which are not as yet understood make ..."

5. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... manufactured from a hexane extract of hops by simultaneous isomerization and selective reduction in an alkaline aqueous medium with sodium borohydride, ..."

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