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Metameric
Metˊa-mer′ic
,Adj.
[Pref.
meta-
+ Gr. [GREEK] part.] 1.
(Chem.)
Having the same molecular formula, but possessing a different bonding structure and different properties;
as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are
. See metameric
compoundsIsomeric
. ☞ The existence of metameric compounds is due to different arrangements of the same atoms in the molecule.
2.
(Biol.)
Of or pertaining to a metamere or its formation;
as,
. metameric
segmentation