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racemic

Pronunciation: /rəˈsiːmɪk, rəˈsɛmɪk/
Definition of racemic

adjective

Chemistry
  • composed of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory forms of a compound in equal proportion.

Derivatives

racemize

Pronunciation: /ˈrasɪmʌɪz/
(also racemise) verb

Origin:

early 19th century (in racemic acid): from French racémique 'derived from grape juice' (originally referring to tartaric acid in this) + -ic

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Definition of racemic in the US English dictionary

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