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isomerize

/ˌaɪsəˈmaɪraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does isomerize mean?

verb

To convert or change one isomer into another, or to change the isomeric composition of a mixture. In chemistry, isomerization is a process in which a molecule is converted into an isomer.

Example

"The chemist attempted to isomerize the complex molecule to create a more stable compound."

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