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Isomerize (Verb)

Change into an isomer.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Butadiene can isomerize to form cyclobutene when heated in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Molecules of retinal can isomerize to form rhodopsin, which is a light-sensitive pigment in the eyes.
In the process, the molecule can isomerize to form a more thermodynamically stable compound, which may significantly alter its chemical properties.
Cyclopropane can isomerize to form propene when exposed to high temperatures or a catalyst.
Glucose-6-phosphate can isomerize to fructose-6-phosphate as part of the glycolysis process, a vital metabolic pathway.

Cause to change into an isomer.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Exposure to heat can cause the molecule to isomerize into a more stable form.
The company developed a new process to isomerize petroleum molecules for more efficient fuel production.
Scientists discovered that certain enzymes could isomerize amino acids to treat rare diseases.
Radiation therapy can cause DNA molecules to isomerize and become damaged.
Chemists found a way to isomerize the compound to increase its effectiveness in pharmaceutical applications.