isomerize

[ ahy-som-uh-rahyz ]

verb (used with or without object),i·som·er·ized, i·som·er·iz·ing.Chemistry.
  1. to convert into an isomer.

Origin of isomerize

1
First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize
  • Also especially British, i·som·er·ise .

Other words from isomerize

  • i·som·er·i·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for isomerize

isomerize

isomerise

/ (aɪˈsɒməˌraɪz) /


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

Derived forms of isomerize

  • isomerization or isomerisation, noun

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