English word isomerase comes from English isomer, English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| isomer | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure.. (physics) Any of two or more atomic nuclei with the same mass number and atomic number but with different radioactive properties. |
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| isomerase | English (eng) | Any enzyme which catalyzes the conversion of one isomeric form of a chemical compound to another. |