Tautomerism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tautomerism is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A form of isomerism in which a dynamic equilibrium between multiple isomers exists, such as that between an enol and a ketone.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A form of isomerism in which a dynamic equilibrium between multiple isomers exists, such as that between an enol and a ketone.
Word Forms
- tautomerisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enol, tautomerization, tautomer, phototautomerization, ionotropy, metamerism.
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