racemic

racemic Definition

ra·ce·mic (-sē′mik)

adjective

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

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

racemic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

bupivacaine: The cost in Colombia is 40 % higher, than racemic bupivacaine.
mixture: This property has been used to separate racemic mixtures.
preparation: Recent research work has been directed at the toxicity associated with the levo isomer, and how it compares with the racemic preparation.

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