racemate

[ rey-see-meyt, ruh- ]
/ reɪˈsi meɪt, rə- /

noun Chemistry.

a salt or ester of racemic acid.
a racemic compound.

Origin of racemate

First recorded in 1825–35; racem(ic acid) + -ate2

Words nearby racemate

racecard, racecourse, racegoer, racehorse, racemase, racemate, raceme, racemic, racemic acid, racemiform, racemism

Example sentences from the Web for racemate

  • Below the transition point, therefore, the solubility of the racemate is less than that of the mixed tartrates.

    The Phase Rule and Its Applications |Alexander Findlay

  • As the latter are equally soluble, equal amounts of each will dissolve, and a further quantity of the racemate will be deposited.

    The Phase Rule and Its Applications |Alexander Findlay

Medical definitions for racemate

racemate
[ rā′sə-māt′, răs′ə- ]

n.

A racemic compound.
The salt or ester of such a compound.