levorotatory

- 4 dictionary results

le⋅vo⋅ro⋅ta⋅to⋅ry

[lee-vuh-roh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]

–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-

Also, le⋅vo⋅ro⋅ta⋅ry [lee-vuh-roh-tuh-ree]

Origin:
1870–75; levo- + rotatory

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source

Link To levorotatory

le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)

adj. Symbol l-
Of or relating to an optically active chemical that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counterclockwise: Only levorotatory amino acids are biologically active.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source

Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry
Pronunciation: -'rOt-&-"tOr-E, -"tor-
Variants: or le·vo·ro·ta·ry /-'rOt-&-rE/ or British lae·vo·ro·ta·to·ry or lae·vo·ro·ta·ry
Function: adjective
: turning toward the left or counterclockwise; especially : rotating the plane ofpolarization of light to the left —compare DEXTROROTATORY

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source

Medical Dictionary

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.

Search another word or see levorotatory on Thesaurus | Reference

Facebook TwitterFollow us:

About
·
Privacy Policy
·
Terms of Use
·
Careers
·
Advertise with Us
·
Link to Us
·
Contact Us

Partner Sites:

Ask Answers Evite Expedia Hotels Hotwire Life123 LiveDaily My Way