isomer
Translation
isomer
Examples
Glucose and fructose are isomers.
Glucose and fructose are isomers.
The two molecules are structural isomers of each other.
The two molecules are structural isomers of each other.
Grammar Patterns
an isomer of (sth.) a molecule that is an isomer of (sth.) Fructose is an isomer of glucose.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none common); Related concepts: isotope, allotrope
Etymology
From Greek 'isos' (equal) + 'meros' (part). Molecules with equal parts (same atoms) but different arrangements.
Memory Tips
'iso-' means 'equal' (like an isosceles triangle) and '-mer' means 'part'. So, 'equal parts'.