Isomorph
/ˈaɪ.səˌmɔːrf/noun
A substance that has the same form or structure as another.
Did you know?In alchemical traditions, isomorphic substances were believed to share mystical properties, linking the physical and metaphysical realms.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἰσομορφία (isomorphia)
“The quality of having the same form.”
16th Century
Latin
isomorphus
“Having the same form, used in descriptions of mineral structures.”
19th Century
English
isomorph
“Applied in science to describe compounds with identical crystalline structures.”
Modern English
English
isomorph
“A term used across various scientific fields to denote similarity in shape or structure.”
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