racemic

 
Pronunciation: /rəˈsiːmɪk, rəˈsɛmɪk/

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