What is another word for racemization?
Pronunciation: [ɹɐsˌiːma͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Racemization is a term used in organic chemistry to describe the conversion of an optically active substance into a mixture of both "left-handed" and "right-handed" forms. However, there are numerous other terms that can be used to describe the same chemical phenomenon. These include isomerization, inversion, and epimerization. Each of these terms refers to a slightly different aspect of the same process, with isomerization referencing the creation of a new chemical structure, and inversion and epimerization describing the flipping of chiral centers in a molecule. Understanding these various synonyms is important for chemists looking to properly label and categorize chemical reactions, as well as for students looking to deepen their knowledge of organic chemistry.
