1. converted into an isomer; rearranged the atoms of a molecule into a different structural form while keeping the same molecular formula
Usage: chemistry; past tense and past participle of isomerize

Examples

• The chemist isomerized the compound to study its different structural forms.
• When the oil was heated, some of its molecules were isomerized into more stable configurations.
• The enzyme isomerized glucose into fructose during the metabolic process.
• Industrial processes often isomerize hydrocarbons to improve fuel quality.
• The research team isomerized the organic compound and measured its new properties.