isomeric
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- isomerically adverb
- unisomeric adjective
Etymology
Origin of isomeric
1830–40; < Greek isomer ( ḗs ) having equal parts ( iso-, -mere ) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Glucose, galactose, and fructose are common isomeric monosaccharides, whereas sucrose or table sugar is a disaccharide.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
This blue compound does not have any isomeric forms.
From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019
Figure 2.15 Glucose, galactose, and fructose are isomeric monosaccharides, meaning that they have the same chemical formula but slightly different structures.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
A carbohydrate, isomeric with cane sugar, contained in gum arabic, from which it is extracted as a white, amorphous substance.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
The constitution of the isomeric diazo hydroxides has given rise to much discussion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4 "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
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