Dextrorotatory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dextrorotatory is an adjective meaning (chemistry, of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. Notation: (+) or formerly lowercase d-.
Meaning
(chemistry, of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. Notation: (+) or formerly lowercase d-.
Example Sentences
Dexibuprofen is the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen.
Synonyms for dextrorotatory
Depending on context, synonyms include dextrogyre, dextrogyrate, dextro, clockwise, right-handed, dextrorotary.
Antonyms for dextrorotatory
Common opposites include levorotatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clockwise, dextrorotary, right-handed, isomer, enantiomer, dextrorotatary.
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