racemic
adjective
ra·ce·mic rā-ˈsē-mik 
rə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a compound or mixture that is composed of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of the same compound and is not optically active
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Physicians have been prescribing racemic ketamine off-label to patients with depression for at years. 
Raleigh Mcelvery, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022
Raleigh Mcelvery, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2022 Word History
Etymology
racemic acid, a compound with such a structure obtained from grape juice, ultimately from Latin racemus
First Known Use
1892, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
racemic
adjective
ra·ce·mic rā-ˈsē-mik, rə-
: of, relating to, or constituting a compound or mixture that is composed of equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of the same compound and is optically inactive compare dl-
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