racemic

adjective

ra·ce·mic | \ rā-ˈsē-mik

, 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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Recent Examples on the Web Physicians have been prescribing racemic ketamine off-label to patients with depression for at years. — Raleigh Mcelvery, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022

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racemic

adjective

ra·ce·mic | \ rā-ˈsē-mik, rə-

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-