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metameric
CIDE DICTIONARY
metameric, a. [Pref. meta- + Gr. part.].
- Having the same molecular formula, but possessing a different bonding structure and different properties; as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are metameric compounds. See Isomeric. [1913 Webster]" The existence of metameric compounds is due to different arrangements of the same atoms in the molecule." [1913 Webster]
- Of or pertaining to a metamere or its formation; as, metameric segmentation. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
metameric, adj.
1 Chem. having the same proportional composition and molecular weight, but different functional groups and chemical properties.
2 Zool. of or relating to metameres.
1 Chem. having the same proportional composition and molecular weight, but different functional groups and chemical properties.
2 Zool. of or relating to metameres.
Derivative
metamer n. metamerism n.
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