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RACEMIC
Etymology
Adjective
racemic (comparative more racemic, superlative most racemic)
(chemistry) containing equal amounts of dextrorotatory (D) and levorotatory (L) stereoisomers and therefore not being optically active
Antonyms
• enantiopure
• scalemic
Anagrams
• ceramic
Source: Wiktionary
Ra*ce"mic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. racémique. See Raceme.] (Chem.)
Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in many kinds of grapes. It is also obtained from tartaric acid, with which it is isomeric, and from sugar, gum, etc., by oxidation. It is a sour white crystalline substance, consisting of a combination of dextrorotatory and levorotatory tartaric acids. Gregory.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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