isomerization

/aɪˌsɑmərɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of changing a molecule into a different isomer (a molecule with the same atoms but a different arrangement).
    • Researchers observed the isomerization of the compound under ultraviolet light.
    • The catalyst speeds up the isomerization of the chemical.
    • Isomerization is used in the petroleum industry to improve fuel quality.
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