dl-

\(ˈ)dē|el\ prefix

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary d- + l-

1. also d,l- : consisting of equal amounts of the dextro and levo 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