isomerize

• 化学术语，指化合物转变为它的某种异构体的过程。

A verb used in chemistry to describe the process of converting a compound into one of its isomers.

1. Cause to change into an isomerC1formaltechnical

   To transform a chemical substance into one of its isomeric forms, typically by rearranging its molecular structure.

   异构化

   • Heating the compound can isomerize the alkene from the cis to the trans configuration.
   • The catalyst isomerizes the glucose into fructose in the industrial process.
   • Scientists use UV light to isomerize the molecule in the laboratory.

2. Change into an isomerC1formaltechnical

   To undergo a structural rearrangement to become an isomer, without changing the chemical formula.

   异构化

   • The cis-isomer isomerizes to the trans-isomer under certain conditions.
   • When exposed to heat, the compound isomerizes spontaneously.
   • In the solution, the molecule slowly isomerizes into its more stable form.

   同义词convertisomeriserearrangetransform