RACEMIC


Meaning of RACEMIC in English

[ 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 .

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