Dictionary Home »
Dictionary Definitions » isomer
isomer
noun
- Chem. any of two or more chemical compounds having the same constituent elements in the same proportion by weight but differing in physical or chemical properties because of differences in the structure of their molecules
- Physics any of two or more nuclei possessing the same number of neutrons and protons, but existing in different energy states, and thus having different radioactive properties
Related Forms:
- isomeric adjective
- isomerically adverb
See isomer in American Heritage Dictionary 4
Learn more about isomer
link/cite print suggestion box