ra·ce·mic
| \ rā-ˈsē-mik
, rə- \
, rə- \
Definition of racemic
: of, relating to, or constituting a compound or mixture that is composed of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of the same compound and is not optically active
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“Racemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racemic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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racemic
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ra·ce·mic
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Medical Definition of racemic
: of, relating to, or constituting a compound or mixture that is composed of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of the same compound and is optically inactive — compare dl-
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The first known use of racemic was in 1892
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