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tautomerism Definition

tau·tom·er·ism (tô tämər iz′əm)

noun

Chem. the property of some substances of being in a condition of equilibrium between two isomeric forms and of reacting readily to form either

Etymology: < tauto- + Gr meros, a part + -ism

tautomerism Related Forms
tau′·to·meric (tô′tə merik) adjective
tautomerism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • freeze: Selected Publications Ring-chain tautomerism frozen out by crystal packing forces: 13C nmr spectroscopy and the remarkable crystal structure of the bromohydrin of 7,7-dichlorobicyclo[3.2.0]heptan-6-one.

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