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Levogyrate

Leˊvo-gy′rate

(-jī′rā̍t)
,
Adj.
[
Levo-
+
gyrate
.]
(Chem., Physics, Biochem.)
Turning or twisting the plane of polarization of light towards the left, as levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.; levorotatory.
[Written also
lævogyrate
.]

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levogyrate

levogyrate

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Adjective

levogyrate (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry, physics) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization towards the left, as in levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.