Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rac

Prefix

/ræk/

Definition

A prefix meaning ‘to separate’ or ‘to cut off’. Used in certain contexts, primarily in scientific terms.

Examples

Racemic acid refers to a mixture containing equal amounts of left- and right-handed enantiomers of a chiral molecule.
Racinos are types of structures in biology that involve separation in the genetic structure.

Meaning

In various scientific disciplines, ‘rac’ can refer to processes of separation, such as in chemistry or genetics, particularly in the formation of racemic mixtures.