racemization

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[ras-uh-muh-zay-shuhn, ray-see-muh-] / ˌræs ə məˈzeɪ ʃən, reɪˈsi mə- /

noun

Chemistry.

the conversion of an optically active substance into an optically inactive mixture of equal amounts of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms.

Etymology

Origin of racemization

First recorded in 1890–95; raceme + -ization

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racemization

After living things die, the ratio between the two configurations changes at a predictable rate as part of a process called racemization.

From Washington Post ● May 25, 2022

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