isomeric

[ahy-suh-mer-ik]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or displaying isomerism.

Other Word Forms

• isomerically adverb
• unisomeric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomeric¹

1830–40; < Greek isomer ( ḗs ) having equal parts ( iso-, -mere ) + -ic

Example Sentences

The problem is that the exact energy of the isomeric state is currently unknown.

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Not isomeric; not made of the same components in the same proportions.

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Or how is it that even isomeric compounds may exhibit different qualities?

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He supposed the evolution of some substance like protein, which is capable of existing in many isomeric forms, and of forming with itself and other elements, substances yet more intricate in composition.

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Levulose, lev′ū-lōs, n. a sugar isomeric with dextrose, but turning the plane of polarisation to the left.

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