isomerize

[ahy-som-uh-rahyz]

verb (used with or without object), i·som·er·ized, i·som·er·iz·ing. Chemistry.

to convert into an isomer.

Also especially British, i·som·er·ise.

Origin of isomerize

First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize

Related formsi·som·er·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for isomerize

isomerize

isomerise

verb

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

Derived Formsisomerization or isomerisation, noun

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