Definitions

1. noun

The property or phenomenon of an organic compound or a mixture of compounds that can exist in two or more different isomeric forms, which have the same molecular formula and composition but differ in the spatial arrangement of their atoms.

“The chemist studied the isomerism of the compound and found two possible structures.”

2. noun

The presence of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula, but different structures and properties.

“The lab found evidence of isomerism in the sample, indicating the presence of multiple compounds.”

3. noun

The phenomenon of a system or process that can exist in multiple, equivalent states or configurations.

“The physicist studied the isomerism of the quantum system and found multiple possible states.”