isomerizing
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈaɪsəˌmɪraɪzɪŋ/
KK: /ˈaɪsəˌmɪrɪzɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a process that changes the structure of a molecule without altering its chemical formula.
Example
The isomerizing agent helped convert the compound into a more stable form.
Conversation
I heard about the new process that makes isomerizing compounds easier.
Oh really? That sounds interesting!
Yeah, it could really change the way we handle those reactions.
Definitely, I can't wait to see the results from the lab.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
transformative
metamorphic
altering
Antonyms
static
unchanging
fixed
verb
Definition
To change a compound into another compound that has the same atoms but a different arrangement of those atoms.
Example
The chemist isomerizing the substance to create a different form of it.
Tense Forms
Past: isomerized
Past Participle: isomerized
Conversation
Have you ever heard about the process of isomerizing in chemistry?
I think I read something about it, but I don’t fully understand it.
It’s when molecules change into different forms, right?
Root Explanation
Isomerizing is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal or same) and "mer" (from Greek "meros", meaning part) and the suffix "-izing" (indicating the process of making or causing). The term refers to the process of converting a compound into its isomers, which are different compounds that have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms.
Memory Tip
Think of 'iso-' meaning 'equal' and 'mer' meaning 'part' — this helps you remember that isomerizing is the process of changing a compound into different parts that are equal in formula but different in structure.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.