RACEMIC


Meaning of RACEMIC in English

adj. Chem. composed of equal numbers of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory molecules of a compound. racemize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise).

[ RACEME + -IC, orig. of tartaric acid in grape-juice ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.