isomerize

American

[ahy-som-uh-rahyz] / aɪˈsɒm əˌraɪz /

especially British, isomerise

verb (used with or without object)

Chemistry.

isomerized, isomerizing

to convert into an isomer.

isomerize British

/ aɪˈsɒməˌraɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

isomerization noun

Etymology

Origin of isomerize

First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize

Example Sentences

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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.

From Science Daily

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

From Scientific American

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