tautomerism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of isomerism in which a dynamic equilibrium between multiple isomers exists, such as that between an enol and a ketone.

Word forms

tautomerism tautomerisms

Etymology

From tautomer + -ism.

Related words

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