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dl-
prefix \(ˌ)dē-ˈel, ˈdē-ˌ\
Definition of DL-
1
also d,l- : consisting of equal amounts of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of a specified compound <dl-tartaric acid>
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dl-
prefix
Medical Definition of DL-
1
also d,l- : consisting of equal amounts of the dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms of a specified compound—usually printed in italic <dl-tartaric acid>; compare racemic
2
: consisting of equal amounts of the D- and L- forms of a specified compound—usually printed as small capitals <DL-fructose>; compare racemic
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