levorotatory /le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry/ (-ro´tah-tor″e) turning the plane of polarization of polarized light to the left (counterclockwise).
levorotatory (lēˈ·v
·rōˑ·t·tōrˈ·ē),
le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (l  v -r  t-tôr) or le·vo·ro·ta·ry (-rt-r)adj. 1. Turning or rotating the plane of polarization of light to the left. 2. Of or relating to a chemical solution that rotates such a plane to the left. |
levorotatory (lēˈ·v
·rōˑ·t·tōrˈ·ē),adj 1. having the quality of rotating the plane of polarized light in the counterclockwise direction. Applies to many organic compounds.
2. In aromatherapy, used to describe a characteristic of essential oils. Also known as
laevorotatory. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
2. In aromatherapy, used to describe a characteristic of essential oils. Also known as
laevorotatory. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
levorotatory
turning the plane of polarization, or rays of light, to the left.
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