i·som·er·ism ( -s m  -r z m)n. 1. The phenomenon of the existence of isomers. 2. The complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of or attributable to isomers. 3. The state or condition of being an isomer. |
isomerism [aɪˈsɒməˌrɪzəm]
n
1. (Chemistry) the existence of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms within the molecule See also stereoisomerism, optical isomerism
2. (Physics / General Physics) the existence of two or more nuclides having the same atomic numbers and mass numbers but different energy states
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| Noun | 1. | isomerism - the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state" |
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