Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dextro

Adjective

/ˈdɛkstrəʊ/

Definition

Dextro refers to the right side or right-handedness, especially in the context of biochemical substances.

Examples

The dextro form of the molecule is responsible for its sweet taste.
In dextrorotatory substances, light waves are rotated to the right.
Her dextrocardia condition means her heart is located on the right side of her chest.

Meaning

In a scientific context, ‘dextro’ is often used to describe molecules that rotate plane-polarized light to the right. It can also imply a preference for the right side, whether in anatomy or in behavioral tendencies.