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Term: Isomer

Isomer refers to any of two or more compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements, resulting in differences in properties.

1. Noun (Chemistry)

Sense: A compound that has the same chemical formula as another compound but a different arrangement of atoms.

Example sentence: Benzene and Toluene are isomers because they have the same molecular formula - C₇H₈ - but differ in the arrangement of atoms.

2. Noun (Biology)

Sense: Any of two or more compounds that have the same chemical formula but differ in the arrangement of the atoms and thus differ in properties.

Example sentence: D-glucose and D-fructose are isomers as they have the same molecular formula - C₆H₁₂O₆ - but have different structural arrangements.

3. Noun (Popular)

Sense: Someone or something resembling or having the same name as another person or thing.

Example sentence: The actor they cast for the movie is an isomer of the real-life character; they look strikingly similar.

4. Adjective (Chemistry)

Sense: Relating to or denoting compounds that are isomers.

Example sentence: The chemist discovered an isomer compound during the experiment and studied its properties in detail.

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