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Isomerism — I*som er*ism, n. (Chem.) The state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances. [1913 Webster] {Physical isomerism} (Chem.), a former term for {optical isomerism}. {optical isomerism} (Chem.), the condition or relation of certain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
isomerism — [ī säm′ər iz΄əm] n. the state or relation of isomers … English World dictionary
isomerism — /uy som euh riz euhm/, n. 1. Chem. the relation of two or more compounds, radicals, or ions that are composed of the same kinds and numbers of atoms but differ from each other in structural arrangement (structural isomerism), as CH3OCH3 and… … Universalium
isomerism — izomerija statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Vienodos sudėties ir molekulinės masės junginių gebėjimas turėti skirtingą struktūrą ir savybes. atitikmenys: angl. isomerism rus. изомерия … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
isomerism — izomerija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. isomery; isomerism vok. Isomerie, f rus. изомерия, f pranc. isomérie, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
isomerism — isomer ► NOUN 1) Chemistry each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms and different properties. 2) Physics each of two or more atomic nuclei with the same atomic number and mass number but different… … English terms dictionary
isomerism — noun Date: 1838 1. the relationship of two or more chemical species that are isomers 2. the relation of two or more nuclides with the same mass numbers and atomic numbers but different energy states and rates of radioactive decay … New Collegiate Dictionary
isomerism — noun a) the phenomenon of the existence of isomers the existence of different substances with the same molecular formulae b) the interconversion of isomers … Wiktionary
isomerism — The existence of a chemical compound in two or more forms that are identical with respect to percentage composition but differ as to the positions of one or more atoms within the molecules, as well as in physical and chemical properties.… … Medical dictionary
isomerism — the phenomenon whereby two or more polymer molecules or mer units have the same composition but different structural arrangements and properties … Mechanics glossary
isomerism — n. connection between two or more chemical compounds which have the same number and kind of atoms but differ in structural arrangement (Chemistry) … English contemporary dictionary
