isomerize

English

Etymology

From isomer +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /aɪˈsɒməˌɹaɪz/
• (US) IPA^(key): /aɪˈsɑməˌɹaɪz/

Verb

isomerize (third-person singular simple present isomerizes, present participle isomerizing, simple past and past participle isomerized)

1. (chemistry) to convert a compound into a different isomeric form

Derived terms

• cycloisomerize
• hydroisomerize
• photoisomerize
• reisomerize

See also

• isomer
• isomerization