tautomerize

[ taw-tom-uh-rahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, tau·tom·er·ized, tau·tom·er·iz·ing.

1. to undergo tautomerism.

verb (used with object)

, tau·tom·er·ized, tau·tom·er·iz·ing.

1. to cause to undergo tautomerism.

Other Words From

• tau·tomer·iza·ble adjective
• tau·tomer·i·zation noun
• nontau·tomer·iza·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tautomerize¹

tautomer(ism) + -ize