isomerism

/ˌaɪsəˈmɜːrɪzəm, -mərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon or condition of having two or more compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in their structural or spatial arrangement of atoms.

“The discovery of isomerism in organic compounds led to a significant shift in the field of chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • stereoisomerism
  • structural isomerism

Antonyms

  • homomerism
  • isomer-free