isomerize

[ ahy-som-uh-rahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Chemistry.

, i·som·er·ized, i·som·er·iz·ing.

1. to convert into an isomer.

isomerize

/ aɪˈsɒməˌraɪz /

verb

1. chem to change or cause to change from one isomer to another

Derived Forms

• iˌsomeriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• i·somer·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomerize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize

Example Sentences

The residual ortho-H2 molecules continue to isomerize to para-H2 during the storage, triggering partial vaporization of the liquid H2 and resulting in significant loss of H2 and energy.

From Science Daily

Applying mechanical force causes the spiropyran to isomerize to a purple merocyanine.

From Scientific American