Definition of Dextrorotatory

1. Adjective. Rotating to the right.

Exact synonyms: Dextrorotary, Right-handed
Similar to: Clockwise
Derivative terms: Right-handedness

Definition of Dextrorotatory

1. a. Turning, or causing to turn, toward the right hand; esp., turning the plane of polarization of luminous rays toward the right hand; as, dextrorotatory crystals, sugars, etc. Cf. Levorotatory.

Definition of Dextrorotatory

1. Adjective. (context: chemistry of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dextrorotatory

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Dextrorotatory

1. A chiral molecule which rotates plane-polarized light to the right. (09 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dextrorotatory

dextromethorphan
dextromethorphan O-demethylase
dextromethorphan hydrobromide
dextromoramide
dextromoramide tartrate
dextronic
dextronic acid
dextropedal
dextroposition
dextroposition of the heart
dextropropoxyphene
dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride
dextropropoxyphene napsylate
dextrorotary
dextrorotation
dextrorotatory (current term)
dextrorotatory isomer
dextrorphan
dextrorphanol
dextrorsal
dextrorse
dextrose
dextroses
dextrosinistral
dextrosuria
dextrotartaric acid
dextrothyroxine
dextrothyroxine sodium
dextrotorsion
dextrotropic

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