allomerization
|al-lo-mer-i-za-tion|
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/əˌlɒməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
isomeric transformation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allomerization' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'meros,' meaning 'part.'
Historical Evolution
'allomerization' was derived from the Greek words 'allos' and 'meros,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allomerization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'changing parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chemical process involving isomers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical process in which a compound is transformed into an isomeric form without a change in its molecular weight.
The allomerization of the compound resulted in a new isomer with different properties.
Synonyms
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