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tautomerism definition

tau·tom·er·ism (tô täm′ər 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

Related Forms:

  • tautomeric tau′·to·mer′ic (tô′tə mer′ik) adjective

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