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isomerisation

/ˌaɪsəməˈraɪzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does isomerisation mean?

noun

The process of converting a compound into an isomer, or the formation of an isomer from another compound. This can occur through various chemical reactions, such as rearrangement or substitution.

Example

"The chemist studied the isomerisation of benzene to form cyclohexane."

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