(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:52:02

Le`vo*ro"ta*to*ry (?), a. [Levo- + rotatory.] Chem. & Physics

Turning or rotating the plane of polarization towards the left; levogyrate, as levulose, left handed quartz crystals, etc.

[Written also laevorotatory.]

 

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