alloisomerism
|al-lo-i-so-mer-ism|
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/ˌæloʊˈaɪsəmərɪzəm/
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/ˌæləʊˈaɪsəmərɪzəm/
different atomic arrangement
Etymology
'alloisomerism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'isomer' meaning 'equal parts'.
'alloisomerism' was derived from the Greek word 'allos' and the concept of 'isomerism', eventually becoming the modern English term 'alloisomerism'.
Initially, it meant 'other equal parts', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of isomerism with different atomic arrangements'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of isomerism where compounds have the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of atoms or groups within the molecule.
Alloisomerism is observed in certain organic compounds.
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