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i⋅so⋅mer⋅ic

  [ahy-suh-mer-ik]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, or displaying isomerism.
Origin:
1830–40; < Gk isomer(s) having equal parts (see iso-, -mere ) + -ic

Related forms:
i⋅so⋅mer⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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i·so·mer   (ī'sə-mər)   
n.  

  1. Chemistry Any of two or more substances that are composed of the same elements in the same proportions but differ in properties because of differences in the arrangement of atoms.

  2. 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.


[Greek īsomerēs, having equal share : īso-, iso- + meros, part, share; see (s)mer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
i'so·mer'ic (-měr'ĭk) adj., i'so·mer'i·cal·ly adv.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: iso·mer·ic
Pronunciation: "I-s&-'mer-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or exhibiting isomerism —iso·mer·i·cal·ly /-i-k(&-)lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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