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Isomer vs Primer - What's the difference?

isomer | primer |

As nouns the difference between isomer and primer

is that isomer is any of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but with different structure while primer is an elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.

As an adjective primer is

first; original; primary.

isomer

English

(wikipedia isomer)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (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.
  • Synonyms

    * nuclear isomer

    See also

    * isotope

    Anagrams

    * *

    primer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.
  • An elementary book for teaching children to learn the alphabet and to read, write and spell.
  • New Latin Primer (an introductory grammar, published 2008)
  • (biology) A single-stranded nucleic acid molecule required for the of a DNA molecule.
  • Any substance used to start a fire.
  • A small charge that burns furiously when given sufficient electrical current () that ignites the main combustable substances in explosives or ammunition.
  • A layer of paint designed to underlay a topcoat, used to enhance the adhesion and durability of the topcoat and help in protection of the surface.
  • A device used to circulate gasoline into the ignition chamber of an engine.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) First; original; primary.
  • * Drayton
  • the primer English kings

    Derived terms

    * primer fine * primer seizin English heteronyms ----