isomeric

/aɪˈsɒmɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the same molecular formula but differing in the sequence or arrangement of their atoms, especially in the arrangement of their side-chains.

“The two isomeric compounds exhibited different physical properties despite their identical molecular formula.”

2. noun

A compound or molecule that is isomeric with another.

“The chemist isolated several isomeric forms of the complex molecule.”

Synonyms

  • isomorph
  • structural isomer

Antonyms

  • anomeric