epimerise

/ɛpɪˈmɛrɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert a compound into its epimers

“The chemist epimerised the complex molecule to study its different forms.”

2. verb

to change the configuration of a compound so that it has a different optical activity

“Epimerising the compound resulted in a significant change in its chemical properties.”

Synonyms

  • convert
  • transform

Antonyms

  • maintain
  • stabilize