racemic

Definitions


[rəˈsiːmɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- composed of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory forms of a compound in equal proportion


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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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