racemization
[ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-see-muh-]
- the conversion of an optically active substance into an optically inactive mixture of equal amounts of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms.
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racemization
(rā′sə-mĭ-zā′shən, răs′ə-)- Conversion of an optically active substance to a raceme.
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