: of, relating to, or exhibiting isomerism

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Arrangements resulting in less stable, higher energies of an isotope are called isomeric states. — Artemis Spyrou, The Conversation, 24 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

German isomerisch, from Greek isomerēs equally divided, from is- + meros part — more at merit entry 1

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of isomeric was in 1833

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“Isomeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isomeric. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

Medical Definition

isomeric

adjective
: of, relating to, or exhibiting isomerism
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