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racemic Definition

ra·ce·mic (-sēmik)

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

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.

Browse dictionary entries near racemic

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  8. raccoon
  9. rabies
  10. rabid
  1. racemic acid
  2. racemism
  3. racemization
  4. racemose
  5. racer
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