tautomer noun. ['tɔ:tǝmǝ] E20.
[from TAUTO- + ISOMER.]
Chemistry. Each of two or more isomers of a compound which exist together as interconvertible forms in equilibrium, owing to the reversible migration of an atom or group within the molecule.

■ tauto'meric adjective L19.

■ tau'tomerism noun the fact or condition of being tautomeric L19.

■ tau,tomeri'zation noun the conversion of a compound into another tautomeric form M20.

■ tau'tomerize verb intrans. change into another tautomeric form M20.

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