isomer
Chemistry. a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
Also called nuclear isomer. Physics. a nuclide that exhibits isomerism with one or more other nuclides.
Origin of isomer
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British Dictionary definitions for isomer
/ (ˈaɪsəmə) /
chem a compound that exhibits isomerism with one or more other compounds
physics a nuclide that exhibits isomerism with one or more other nuclides
Derived forms of isomer
- isomeric (ˌaɪsəˈmɛrɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for isomer
[ ī′sə-mər ]
Chemistry Any of two or more substances that have the same molecular formula but differ in their connectivity or spatial arrangement of atoms, or in their topology in macromolecules.
Physics Any of two or more nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number that have different radioactive properties and can exist in any of several energy states for a measurable period of time.
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