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racemic definition

ra·ce·mic (-sē′mik)

adjective

  1. consisting of an optically inactive, equimolecular mixture of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of certain substances
  2. designating or of a compound formed of such a mixture

Etymology: < raceme + -ic: for sense see racemic acid

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