racemic acid

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Definition of racemic acid in English English dictionary

an equal mixture of the d- and l- forms of tartaric acid found in grape juice; the isomers can be separated via crystallization

An optically inactive form of tartaric acid, C, that can be separated into dextrorotatory and levorotatory components and is sometimes found in grape juice during the making of wine

the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is often found in grape juice

Hyphenation

ra·ce·mic ac·id