isomer

noun

iso·mer | \ ˈī-sə-mər

Definition of isomer

1 : one of two or more compounds, radicals, or ions that contain the same number of atoms of the same elements but differ in structural arrangement and properties

2 : a nuclide isomeric with one or more others

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Recent Examples on the Web For example, technetium-99m is an isomer of technetium-99. — Artemis Spyrou, The Conversation, 24 May 2022 This allows the molecule to turn into an energy-rich isomer. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 Apr. 2022 That isomer acts as a liquid solar energy storage solution. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 15 Apr. 2022 THCs are psychoactive, and the term THC generally refers to the delta-9 isomer, but several others, including delta-8, may also be found naturally in plants, in small amounts. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Nov. 2021 His companies do not sell Delta-8 products because Faude has not seen enough research on possible negative effects of the isomer. — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2022 Delta 8 is considered an isomer of Delta 9 THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 8 Nov. 2021 Delta-8 has been reported to be less active than delta-9; however, it has not been studied as much as the delta-9 isomer. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Nov. 2021 It's considered an isomer of Delta 9 THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 26 Oct. 2021 See More

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isomer

noun

iso·mer | \ ˈī-sə-mər

Medical Definition of isomer

1 : any of two or more compounds, radicals, or ions that contain the same number of atoms of the same elements but differ in structural arrangement and properties

2 : a nuclide isomeric with one or more others