alloisomeric

/əˈloʊɪsəˌmɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing isomers that differ in the position of a double bond or a functional group.

“The researchers identified an alloisomeric form of the compound that had different properties.”

2. noun

A pair of isomers that differ in the position of a double bond or a functional group.

“The alloisomers were isolated and studied separately.”

Synonyms

  • constitutional isomer
  • isomeric

Antonyms

  • homologous