n. [ See Isomeric. ] (Chem.) A compound which is isomeric with another body or compound; a compound having the same chemical composition as another compound; a member of an isomeric series. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
☞ An isomer may be a
n. [ Iso- + -mere. ] (Zool.)
a. [ Iso- + Gr.
☞ Formerly the term
“Having the same percentage composition; -- said of two or more different substances which contain the same ingredients in the same proportions by weight, often used with with. Specif.:
n. (Chem.) An isomer. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) The state, quality, or relation, of two or more isomeric substances. [ 1913 Webster ]
Physical isomerism (Chem.),
optical isomerism (Chem.),
n. [ Isomer + Gr.