chromoisomerism

noun

chro·​mo·​isom·​er·​ism ˌkrō-(ˌ)mō-ī-ˈsäm-ə-ˌriz-əm How to pronounce chromoisomerism (audio)
: isomerism in which the isomers are of different colors
used especially of cases in which the isomers are tautomeric

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“Chromoisomerism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chromoisomerism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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