racemization
[ ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-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.
Words nearby racemization
raceme,
racemic,
racemic acid,
racemiform,
racemism,
racemization,
racemize,
racemose,
racemose aneurysm,
racemous,
racer
Medical definitions for racemization
racemization
[ rā′sə-mĭ-zā′shən, răs′ə- ]
n.
Conversion of an optically active substance to a raceme.