isomorphous

[ ahy-suh-mawr-fuhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry, Crystallography.

1. (of a compound or mineral) capable of crystallizing in a form similar to that of another compound or mineral, used especially of substances so closely related that they form end members of a series of solid solutions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomorphous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; iso- + -morphous

Example Sentences

It will form an alum isomorphous with common alum, this we have seen gallium does.

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As far as the genus is concerned it was found that the hemoglobin crystals of any genus are isomorphous.

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When both the crystal form and structure are retained, the substances are said to be isomorphous.

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It forms dark red crystals isomorphous with ferrous sulphate, and readily soluble in water.

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It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and is isomorphous with stibnite (Sb2S3), which it closely resembles in appearance.

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