isomer - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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Noun

isomer (plural isomers)

  • (physical chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.
  • (nuclear physics) Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.

Etymology

From iso- +‎ -mer.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/
  • (US) enPR: ī’səmər, IPA: /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/
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  • Hyphenation: i‧so‧mer

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