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Definitions from the WebTerm: IsomerIsomer refers to any of two or more compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements, resulting in differences in properties. 1. Noun (Chemistry)Sense: A compound that has the same chemical formula as another compound but a different arrangement of atoms. Example sentence: Benzene and Toluene are isomers because they have the same molecular formula - C7H8 - but differ in the arrangement of atoms. 2. Noun (Biology)Sense: Any of two or more compounds that have the same chemical formula but differ in the arrangement of the atoms and thus differ in properties. Example sentence: D-glucose and D-fructose are isomers as they have the same molecular formula - C6H12O6 - but have different structural arrangements. 3. Noun (Popular)Sense: Someone or something resembling or having the same name as another person or thing. Example sentence: The actor they cast for the movie is an isomer of the real-life character; they look strikingly similar. 4. Adjective (Chemistry)Sense: Relating to or denoting compounds that are isomers. Example sentence: The chemist discovered an isomer compound during the experiment and studied its properties in detail. Related Products: | ||||
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