WorldAugust 21, 2026

isomers

EYE-suh-merz

Definition

Chemical compounds that have the same molecular formula as another compound but possess a different arrangement of atoms, resulting in different properties.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'isos' (equal) and 'meros' (part), it was coined by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius in the 1830s to describe substances with identical compositions but different structures.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe specific types of THC (like Delta-8 and Delta-10) that state authorities have classified as controlled substances, effectively grouping them as variants of the main THC molecule.

Texas Hemp Sellers Sue State Health Agency Over New THC Testing Rule

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