isomerism
/aɪˈsɑməˌrɪzəm/
noun
- The property or phenomenon of having isomers (molecules with the same atoms but different arrangements).
- Isomerism explains why two substances can have the same formula but different smells.
- Students learned about isomerism in their chemistry class.
- The concept of isomerism is key to understanding many organic compounds.
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