Isomerism

[ai'sɒmәrizm]

Definition

(noun.) the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers.

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Definition

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

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Definition

n. the relation between chemical compounds which are identical in their ultimate or percentage composition but present difficulties in their chemical properties.—adjs. Isomer′ic Isom′erous.

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