isomeric
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- isomerically adverb
- unisomeric adjective
Etymology
Origin of isomeric
1830–40; < Greek isomer ( ḗs ) having equal parts ( see iso-, -mere) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Glucose, galactose, and fructose are common isomeric monosaccharides, whereas sucrose or table sugar is a disaccharide.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
This blue compound does not have any isomeric forms.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
Figure 2.15 Glucose, galactose, and fructose are isomeric monosaccharides, meaning that they have the same chemical formula but slightly different structures.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
Obviously, isomeric ring-systems are possible, since the carbon atoms in the original rings are not all of equal value.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various
One of the most important properties of this group of acids is the formation of isomeric acids of higher melting point on treatment with nitrous acid, generally termed the elaidin reaction.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.
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