isomorphous

[ ahy-suh-mawr-fuhs ]

/ ˌaɪ səˈmɔr fəs /

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adjective Chemistry, Crystallography.

(of a compound or mineral) capable of crystallizing in a form similar to that of another compound or mineral, used especially of substances so closely related that they form end members of a series of solid solutions.

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Origin of isomorphous

First recorded in 1820–30; iso- + -morphous

Words nearby isomorphous

isometry, isomorph, isomorphic, isomorphic response, isomorphism, isomorphous, isoneph, isoniazid, isonicotinic acid hydrazide, isonome, isonomy

How to use isomorphous in a sentence

It will form an alum isomorphous with common alum, this we have seen gallium does.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
As far as the genus is concerned it was found that the hemoglobin crystals of any genus are isomorphous.
The Organism as a Whole|Jacques Loeb
When both the crystal form and structure are retained, the substances are said to be isomorphous.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1|Various
It forms dark red crystals isomorphous with ferrous sulphate, and readily soluble in water.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5|Various

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and is isomorphous with stibnite (Sb2S3), which it closely resembles in appearance.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1|Various