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isomer

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isomer /iso·mer/ (i´sah-mer) any compound exhibiting, or capable of exhibiting, isomerism.isomer´ic
i·so·mer (s-mr)
n.
1. Any of two or more substances that are composed of the same elements in the same proportions but differ in properties because of differences in the arrangement of atoms.
2. Any of two or more nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number that have different radioactive properties and can exist in any of several energy states for a measurable period of time.

iso·meric (-mrk) adj.

isomer
any compound exhibiting, or capable of exhibiting, isomerism.


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