isosteric
[ ahy-suh-ster-ik ]
/ ˌaɪ səˈstɛr ɪk /
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adjective
Chemistry. having the same number of valence electrons in the same configuration but differing in the kinds and numbers of atoms.
Meteorology. having or showing equal atmospheric density.
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British Dictionary definitions for isosteric
isosteric
/ (ˌaɪsəʊˈstɛrɪk) /
adjective
(of two different molecules) having the same number of atoms and the same number and configuration of valency electrons, as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide
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