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dextrorotatory

The correct spelling is dextrorotatory.

How to pronounce dextrorotatory

adjective

Say it like: Dex-tro-rot-ato-ree

The correct spelling is dextrorotatory. (of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise. For example: "Dexibuprofen is the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen."

Usage Examples

Dexibuprofen is the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise.

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