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isomers

/ˈaɪsəmərz/ /aɪˈsɒmərz/

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noun

Isomere

Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.

Examples :

"Glucose and fructose are isomers; they both have the formula C6H12O6, but their atoms are arranged differently. "

Glucose und Fructose sind Isomere; sie haben beide die Formel C6H12O6, aber ihre Atome sind unterschiedlich angeordnet.

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noun

Isomere

Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties.

Examples :

"While chemically identical, two isomers of cobalt might decay at different rates, making one a more suitable option for medical imaging than the other. "

Obwohl sie chemisch identisch sind, können zwei Isomere von Kobalt mit unterschiedlichen Geschwindigkeiten zerfallen, was eines zu einer besseren Option für die medizinische Bildgebung macht als das andere.

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