resolution

in stereochemistry
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The separation of a racemate into the component enantiomers.
See also: kinetic resolution, racemic conglomerate
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2193. 'Basic terminology of stereochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2217 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122193)