👉 The term "epimerite" is often used in chemistry to describe a compound that contains two different substituents. These compounds are known as epimers, and they differ from each other by replacing one of their atoms with another atom or group of atoms. In an epimer, the atom(s) being replaced can be any element or group of elements on which the molecule has been prepared. The substitution is typically made through a chemical reaction that involves the addition of a different atom to the substit