Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isomorph
noun
/ˈaɪsəˌmɔrf/
Definition
A substance that has the same form or structure as another, but may have different chemical composition.
Examples
- Salt and sugar are considered isomorphs because they crystallize similarly.
- The mineralogy of the region shows several isomorphs with distinct chemical properties.
Meaning
In chemistry and crystal structures, an isomorph refers to two different compounds that share the same crystallographic structure.
Synonyms
- homomorph
- similar form
