1. converting an optically active compound into a racemic mixture containing equal amounts of both enantiomers
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The heat treatment is racemizing the amino acid solution.
• Prolonged exposure to light was racemizing the pharmaceutical compound.
• The chemist observed that the catalyst was racemizing the chiral molecule.
• High temperatures can cause racemizing of optically pure substances.
• The reaction conditions were carefully controlled to prevent racemizing.
• UV radiation is racemizing the sample, reducing its optical activity.