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isomeric

/ˌaɪsəˈmɜːrkər/ adjective · British & US
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What does isomeric mean?

adjective

Having the same molecular formula but different structural formulas, especially in organic chemistry. Describing compounds that have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their atoms.

Example

"The isomeric compounds were found to have different physical properties despite their identical molecular formulas."

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