racemization

[ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-see-muh-]

noun Chemistry.

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

Origin of racemization

First recorded in 1890–95; raceme + -ization

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racemization in Medicine

racemization

[rā′sə-mĭ-zā′shən, răs′ə-]

n.

Conversion of an optically active substance to a raceme.

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