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metamerism
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metamerism, n.
- The symmetry of a metameric structure; serial symmetry; the state of being made up of metameres. [1913 Webster]
- The state or quality of being metameric; isomerism due to different bonding patterns in two substances having the same molecular formula. Contrasted with
steroisomerism oroptical isomerism . Also, the relation or condition of metameric compounds. [1913 Webster]
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