Having the same molecular formula, but possessing a different bonding structure and different properties; as, methyl ether and ethyl alcohol are metameric compounds. See Isomeric. [1913 Webster]
Of or pertaining to a metamere or its formation; as, metameric segmentation. [1913 Webster]
, adj.
1 Chem. having the same proportional composition and molecular weight, but different functional groups and chemical properties.
2 Zool. of or relating to metameres.