"dextrorotation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dextrorotations [plural]
Etymology: From dextro- + rotation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|dextro|rotation}} dextro- + rotation Head templates: {{en-noun}} dextrorotation (plural dextrorotations)
  1. Rotation in a clockwise direction, especially such rotation of the plane of polarized light. Synonyms: dextrogyration Related terms: dextrorotatory

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