1. to undergo or cause to undergo isomerization; to convert into an isomer or to exist in isomeric forms
Usage: chiefly British spelling (American: isomerizes); chemistry term; third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The compound isomerises when exposed to heat and light.
• In the laboratory, the chemist isomerises the glucose solution to produce fructose.
• This molecule isomerises rapidly under acidic conditions.
• The enzyme isomerises the substrate into its active form.
• When the catalyst is added, the hydrocarbon isomerises into a more stable configuration.