isomerism

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Noun isomerism has 1 sense

isomerism - the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
--₁ is a kind of state

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Isomerism

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Isomerism refers to the phenomenon of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements, resulting in different chemical properties.

Examples:

1. The concept of isomerism is crucial in understanding the diverse chemical properties exhibited by organic compounds.

2. The isomerism between glucose and fructose is a classic example of how subtle differences in molecular structure can lead to distinct chemical behaviors.

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