(ˈ)dē|el prefix
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary d- + l-
1. also d,l- : consisting of equal amounts of the dextro and levo forms of a specified compound — usually printed in italic
dl -tartaric acid
— compare racemic
2. : consisting of equal amounts of the d- and l- forms of a specified compound — usually printed as small capitals
dl -fructose
— compare racemic