[ rə'si:mɪk , rə'sɛmɪk ]
■ adjective Chemistry composed of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory forms in equal proportion.
Derivatives
racemize or racemise 'rasɪmʌɪz verb
Origin
C19: from Fr. racémique 'derived from grape juice' (orig. referring to tartaric acid) + -ic .