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(i-so-mer) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a chemical compound with the same atoms but different structures.

Example Sentence

Only one isomer is needed for ibuprofen to help humans induce pain relief.

More Example Sentences

Chemists study isomers for their uses.

Synonyms

structural isomer; geometric isomer; optical isomer

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Rhymes

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