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Isometric vs Isomeric - What's the difference?

isometric | isomeric |

As adjectives the difference between isometric and isomeric

is that isometric is isometric while isomeric is (chemistry|physics) being an isomer.

isometric

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, or exhibiting equality in dimensions.
  • Of, or being a geometric system of three equal axes lying at right angles to each other (especially in crystallography).
  • (physiology) Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle remains the same. See also:
  • * 2011 ,David Foster Wallace The Pale King , page 10:
  • One of the most effective isometric exercises for the deskbound is to sit up quite straight and tighten the large muscles of the buttocks, holding for a count of eight, then release.
    Antonyms include tonic movements auxotonic and isotonic which are divided into concentric and eccentric.
  • (physics, of a thermodynamic process) Taking place at constant volume because of being confined by rigid boundaries.
  • Derived terms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A line connecting isometric points.
  • Anagrams

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    isomeric

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry, physics) Being an isomer.
  • (chemistry) Exhibiting isomerism.