racemate

noun

ra·​ce·​mate rā-ˈsē-ˌmāt How to pronounce racemate (audio)
rə-;
ˈra-sə-
: a racemic compound or mixture

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racemate was in 1897

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“Racemate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racemate. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

racemate

noun
: a racemic compound or mixture

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