tautomerism

tautomerism definition - medical

tau·tom·er·ism (tô-tŏmˈə-rĭzˌəm)

noun
Chemical isomerism in which the isomeric forms differ little, usually only in the position of a hydrogen atom, and are able to exist in equilibrium and react with each other.

Related Forms:

  • tauˌto·merˈic (tôˌtə-mĕrˈĭk) adjective

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