levorotatory

levorotatory definition - medical

le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (lēˌvə-rōˈtə-tôrˌē) or le·vo·ro·ta·ry (-rōˈtə-rē)

adjective
  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.

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