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racemization

racemization

9.9
Method to estimate age of old bones or shells by measuring amino acids becoming an equal mix of mirror forms
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪsəˈmaɪzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : datación por racemización
  • Researchers used racemization to determine the age of the ancient shell found at the site.

Examples

  • The racemization of amino acids is crucial for dating fossils.

  • The process of racemization helps scientists estimate how long ago an organism died.

  • Advances in racemization techniques have improved the accuracy of archaeological dating.

  • Scientists study racemizations to understand ancient life.

  • Scientists use racemization to estimate the age of ancient bones by analyzing the amino acids.

  • The racemization of amino acids can provide important information about the timeline of archaeological sites.

  • Through racemization, researchers can determine how long it has been since the organism died by measuring the amino acid ratios.

Surface Forms

racemization singular
racemizations plural

Etymology

Racemization comes from the Latin racemus 'bunch of grapes' and that idea is used in dating: scientists measure how much molecules in a sample have become a 'balanced mix' to estimate how long ago the organism died.