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Title: Isomer (isomeric transition)
Post by: Rennhack on Dec 06, 2005, 02:51

A nuclide having the same number of protons and neutrons but a different energy.  One isomer is usually less stable and (relatively) quickly transitions to the more stable form, releasing some energy in the process.