dextrorotatory

[US]/ˌdɛkstrəʊrəʊˈteɪtəri/
[UK]/ˌdɛkstroʊrəˈteɪtɔri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having the property of rotating the plane of polarized light to the right
n.a substance that exhibits this property

Phrases & Collocations

dextrorotatory sugar

dextrorotatory amino acid

dextrorotatory compound

dextrorotatory isomer

dextrorotatory solution

dextrorotatory reaction

dextrorotatory light

dextrorotatory molecule

dextrorotatory configuration

dextrorotatory behavior

Example Sentences

the dextrorotatory form of the compound is more effective.

scientists studied the dextrorotatory isomer in detail.

dextrorotatory substances can rotate plane-polarized light.

the dextrorotatory nature of the molecule was confirmed.

in organic chemistry, dextrorotatory compounds are significant.

researchers compared the effects of dextrorotatory and levorotatory forms.

the dextrorotatory variant showed better performance in tests.

understanding dextrorotatory and levorotatory compounds is essential.

many pharmaceuticals are dextrorotatory in nature.

the dextrorotatory configuration of the drug improved its efficacy.

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