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Race: A subdivision of a species that is capable of interbreeding with other members of the species.

Racemic: A mixture of equal parts of the levorotatory and dextrorotatory isomers of the the same substance. Racemic mixtures are not optically active.

Corner Braces: Diagonal braces at the corners of the framed structure designed to stiffen and strengthen the wall.

Animal Identification And Traceback: Currently, the private marketing system, assisted by computerization of records, generally can trace products back to their original suppliers, although not necessarily all the way to the fa . . . View Full Definition

Terrace: An embankment, ridge, or leveled strip constructed across sloping soils on the contour, or at right angle to the slope. The terrace intercepts surface runoff so that it can soak into the soi . . . View Full Definition

Cafe Racer: A style of motorcycle popularized in London in the ’50s where bikers wanted a fast, personalized and distinctive bike to travel from cafe to cafe. Many Cafe Racer bikes have distinctive smal . . . View Full Definition

Grace Period: The period, normally 30 days, during which an insurance policy remains in force even though the premium has not been paid.

Trace: The path of conductive material, usually copper, that conveys voltage or current from one point to another on a printed circuit board. Traces add a slight resistance to the circuit.

Black Cohosh (Cimacifuga racemosa): An emmenagogue, assists in balancing female hormones and regulating menstrual periods, used as an anti-inflammatory in arthritis, helps lower high blood pressure, sometimes induces labor and . . . View Full Definition

ATP Champions Race: The atp points ranking system which starts at the beginning of the year and at the end of the year mirrors the atp entry system ranking. The top eight players at the end of the year qualify . . . View Full Definition