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racemate n (chemistry)

A mixture which is racemic (“containing equal amounts of dextrorotatory and levorotatory stereoisomers and therefore not optically active”). (archaic) Any ester or salt of racemic acid. [...] (chiefly sports) One participating in the same race as others. [...] The 2024 Summer Olympics are taking place in Paris, France, from 24 July to 11 August.

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