dextrorotatory

[ dek-stroh-roh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˌdɛk stroʊˈroʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective Optics.

turning to the right, as the rotation to the right of the plane of polarization of light in certain crystals and the like. Symbol: d-
Also dex·tro·ro·ta·ry [dek-stroh-roh-tuh-ree] /ˌdɛk stroʊˈroʊ tə ri/.

Origin of dextrorotatory

First recorded in 1875–80; dextro- + rotatory

OTHER WORDS FROM dextrorotatory

dex·tro·ro·ta·tion [dek-stroh-roh-tey-shuh n] /ˌdɛk stroʊ roʊˈteɪ ʃən/, noun

Words nearby dextrorotatory

dextrogyration, dextromanual, dextropedal, dextroposition, dextrorotation, dextrorotatory, dextrorse, dextrose, dextrosinistral, dextrotorsion, dextrotropic

Medical definitions for dextrorotatory

dextrorotatory
[ dĕk′strə-rō′tə-tôr′ē ]

adj.

Turning or rotating the plane of polarization of light to the right or clockwise, as for solutions or isomers, usually designated as d- in chemical names.

Scientific definitions for dextrorotatory

dextrorotatory
[ dĕk′strə-rō′tə-tôr′ē ]

Relating to a substance that causes dextrorotation.