isomorphic
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iso·mor·phic

adjective \ˌī-sə-ˈmr-fik\

Definition of ISOMORPHIC

1
a : being of identical or similar form, shape, or structure <isomorphic crystals>
b : having sporophytic and gametophytic generations alike in size and shape
2
: related by an isomorphism <isomorphic mathematical rings>
iso·mor·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of ISOMORPHIC

1862

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

iso·mor·phic

adjective \ˌī-sə-ˈmr-fik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ISOMORPHIC

: being of identical or similar form or shape or structure

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