racemization
Pronunciation: rā′sē-mi-zā′shŭn, rās-mi-
Definition: Partial conversion of one enantiomorph into another (as an l-amino acid to the corresponding d-amino acid) so that the specific optical rotation is decreased, or even reduced to zero, in the resulting mixture.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
