word
isomer
EYE-suh-mer
ˈaɪsəmərListen
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Syllable breakdown
isomer
Dictionary meaning
One of two or more compounds with the same formula but different structural arrangements.
History and origin
Greek isos + meros.
Examples
- The lab compared each isomer to see which one was biologically active.
Common mispronunciations
ISS-oh-mer
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