isomerize

[ ahy-som-uh-rahyz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

Chemistry.

isomerized, isomerizing.

to convert into an isomer.

isomerize

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verb

chem to change or cause to change from one isomer to another

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Derived Forms

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of isomerize¹

First recorded in 1890–95; isomer + -ize

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Example Sentences

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The residual ortho-H2 molecules continue to isomerize to para-H2 during the storage, triggering partial vaporization of the liquid H2 and resulting in significant loss of H2 and energy.

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Applying mechanical force causes the spiropyran to isomerize to a purple merocyanine.

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isomerism isomerous

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