Definitions for isomerism
aɪˈsɒm əˌrɪz əmiso·merism

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1. isomerismnoun

   the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers

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1. isomerismnoun

   the phenomenon of the existence of isomers - the existence of different substances with the same molecular formulae

2. isomerismnoun

   the interconversion of isomers

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1. isomerism

   In chemistry, isomers are molecules or polyatomic ions with identical molecular formulae – that is, same number of atoms of each element – but distinct arrangements of atoms in space. Isomerism is existence or possibility of isomers. Isomers do not necessarily share similar chemical or physical properties. Two main forms of isomerism are structural or constitutional isomerism, in which bonds between the atoms differ; and stereoisomerism or spatial isomerism, in which the bonds are the same but the relative positions of the atoms differ. Isomeric relationships form a hierarchy. Two chemicals might be the same constitutional isomer, but upon deeper analysis be stereoisomers of each other. Two molecules that are the same stereoisomer as each other might be in different conformational forms or be different isotopologues. The depth of analysis depends on the field of study or the chemical and physical properties of interest. The English word "isomer" () is a back-formation from "isomeric", which was borrowed through German isomerisch from Swedish isomerisk; which in turn was coined from Greek ἰσόμερoς isómeros, with roots isos = "equal", méros = "part".

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1. isomerism

   Isomerism is a phenomenon in chemistry where two or more compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural or spatial arrangements of atoms, resulting in different properties. These compounds are known as isomers. Types of isomerism include structural isomerism (or constitutional isomerism) and stereoisomerism, which further includes geometric (cis-trans) isomerism and optical isomerism.

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1. Isomerismnoun

   the state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances

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1. Isomerism

   ī-som′er-izm, n. the relation between chemical compounds which are identical in their ultimate or percentage composition, but present difficulties in their chemical properties.—adjs. Isomer′ic, Isom′erous. [Gr. isos, equal, meros, part.]

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1. Isomerism

   The phenomenon whereby certain chemical compounds have structures that are different although the compounds possess the same elemental composition. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)

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   The numerical value of isomerism in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of isomerism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Isomerism
3. ^ Wikipedia
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isomerism
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=isomerism