isomeric

[ ahy-suh-mer-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or displaying isomerism.

Other Words From

• iso·meri·cal·ly adverb
• uni·so·meric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomeric¹

1830–40; < Greek isomer ( ḗs ) having equal parts ( iso-, -mere ) + -ic

Example Sentences

When two different bodies, like the above, have the same composition, they are said to be isomeric.

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Owing to the structure of the naphthalene molecule there are two isomeric naphthols, whereas there is only one phenol.

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Three isomeric phthalic acids are known, but only one of these is of use in the present branch of manufacture.

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It corresponds to tartaric acid, and, like this substance, it occurs in four stereo-isomeric forms.

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Dear Gould,—I feel like a white granular mass of amorphous crystals—my formula appears to be isomeric with Spasmotoxin.

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