racemization

rac·e·mi·za·tion

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-see-muh-]
- /ˌræs ə məˈzeɪ ʃən, reɪˈsi mə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ras-uh-muh-zey-shuh n, rey-see-muh-]
- /ˌræs ə məˈzeɪ ʃən, reɪˈsi mə-/

Definitions of racemization word

noun racemization the conversion of an optically active substance into an optically inactive mixture of equal amounts of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms. 1
noun racemization (chemistry) The formation of a racemate from a pure enantiomer. 1
noun racemization the conversion of an optically active substance into a racemic form 0

See all 3 definitions of racemization

Information block about the term

Origin of racemization

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; raceme + -ization

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Racemization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Racemization

racemization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

racemization usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Matching words

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?