tau·tom·er·ism (tô-t m  -r z m)n. Chemical isomerism characterized by relatively easy interconversion of isomeric forms in equilibrium. [tauto- + (iso)merism.] tau to·mer (tôt-mr) n.tau to·meric (tôt-m rk) adj. |
tautomer [ˈtɔːtəmə]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) either of the two forms of a chemical compound that exhibits tautomerism
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