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Dextrorotary

Definition:

Adjective

Referring to a substance or an object that rotates or bends light to the right in a clockwise direction.

Noun

A compound or solution that exhibits dextrorotation.

Examples:

Example 1:

The dextrorotary nature of this organic molecule indicates its right-handed configuration.

Example 2:

Optical activity measurements confirmed that the solution was dextrorotary.

Example 3:

When polarized light passed through the dextrorotary crystal, it deviated towards the right.

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