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racemization

[ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-see-muh-]
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noun Chemistry.
  1. 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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Origin of racemization

First recorded in 1890–95; raceme + -ization
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racemization

(rā′sə-mĭ-zā′shən, răs′ə-)
n.
  1. Conversion of an optically active substance to a raceme.
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