racemate [rey-see-meyt, ruh-] ExamplesWord Origin noun Chemistry.
- a salt or ester of racemic acid.
- a racemic compound.
Origin of racemate First recorded in 1825–35; racem(ic acid) + -ate2 Examples from the Web for racemate Historical Examples of 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
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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
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racemate in Medicine racemate [rā′sə-māt′, răs′ə-] n.
- A racemic compound.
- The salt or ester of such a compound.