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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Pref.

meta-

+ Gr. [GREEK] part.]

(Chem.)

Having the same molecular formula, but possessing a different bonding structure and different properties;

as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are

metameric

compounds

. See

☞ The existence of metameric compounds is due to different arrangements of the same atoms in the molecule.

(Biol.)

Of or pertaining to a metamere or its formation;

as,

metameric

segmentation

metameric ‎(not comparable)