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Definition of Racemic

1. a. Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in many kinds of grapes. It is also obtained from tartaric acid, with which it is isomeric, and from sugar, gum, etc., by oxidation. It is a sour white crystalline substance, consisting of a combination of dextrorotatory and levorotatory tartaric acids.

Definition of Racemic

1. pertaining to a racemate [adj] - See also: racemate

Medical Definition of Racemic

1. Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in many kinds of grapes. It is also obtained from tartaric acid, with which it is isomeric, and from sugar, gum, etc, by oxidation. It is a sour white crystalline substance, consisting of a combination of dextrorotatory and levorotatory tartaric acids. Origin: Cf. F. Racemique. See Raceme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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