levorotatory
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vəˈroʊ adjective Optics, Chemistry, Biochemistry.
turning to the left, as the rotation to the left of the plane of polarization of light in certain crystals and compounds. Symbol: l-
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levorotatory le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē) or le·vo·ro·ta·ry (-rō'tə-rē)
adj.
Turning or rotating the plane of polarization of light to the left.
Of or relating to a chemical solution that rotates such a plane to the left.
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Levorotatory
has a plethora of syllables.
So is floccinaucinihilipilification. Does it mean:
| the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language). |
| (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.) |
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| levorotatory (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē) Pronunciation Key
Relating to a substance that causes levorotation. |
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Example sentences
The levorotatory form of norgestrel and synthetic progestogen with progestational and androgenic activity.
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