transannular

adjective

trans·​an·​nu·​lar

(ˈ)tran(t)¦sanyələ(r),

-raan-,

-nˈza-

: relating to or being tautomerism characterized by migration (as of a hydrogen atom) across a ring

Word History

Etymology

trans- + Latin annulus ring + English -ar

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