isomerize

especially British, i·som·er·ise

[ahy-som-uh-rahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

Chemistry.

isomerized, isomerizing 

1. to convert into an isomer.

isomerize

/ aɪˈsɒməˌraɪz /

verb

1. chem to change or cause to change from one isomer to another

Other Word Forms

• isomerization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomerize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize

Example Sentences

The residual ortho-H2 molecules continue to isomerize to para-H2 during the storage, triggering partial vaporization of the liquid H2 and resulting in significant loss of H2 and energy.

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Applying mechanical force causes the spiropyran to isomerize to a purple merocyanine.

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