| racemic |
of a chemical compound, containing equal quantities of isomers that rotate polarized light to the left and right, so that the net effect is zero. |
| racer |
a person who takes part in races. [3 definitions] |
| race riot |
widespread violence or destruction in a community that arises from racial conflict or hatred. |
| racerunner |
any of several fast-moving long-tailed American lizards. |
| racetrack |
a track or course used for racing. |
| raceway |
a narrow artificial channel for water; millrace. [2 definitions] |
| rachis |
the central axis or shaft of an inflorescence of a compound leaf. [3 definitions] |
| rachitis |
inflammation of the spine; rickets. |
| racial |
characteristic of a single race or of particular races of people. [2 definitions] |
| racialism |
the adherence to or practice of racism. |
| racing form |
a printed sheet or booklet containing information about the horses running at one or several racetracks. |
| racism |
the theory or opinion that a certain race or races of people, usu. one's own, are superior to others because of certain inborn characteristics. [2 definitions] |
| rack1 |
a frame or structure used to hold or display various items. [9 definitions] |
| rack2 |
destruction; ruin. |
| rack3 |
one of two fast horse's gaits, either single-foot or pace. [2 definitions] |
| rack4 |
a thin group of clouds moving in the wind. [2 definitions] |
| rack5 |
to drain off (wine, cider, or the like) from the dregs. |
| rack6 |
the rib or neck cut of lamb, veal, or the like. |
| racket1 |
loud, confused noise; tumult; din. [3 definitions] |
| racket2 |
a tight net strung on a light, usu. oval frame with a long handle, used to hit the ball in games such as tennis. [3 definitions] |
| racketeer |
a person involved in an organization that carries out illegal activities such as fraud and extortion. |