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isomerization

/ˌaɪsəməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does isomerization mean?

noun

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

Example

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

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