Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dextrorotation

Noun

/ˌdɛkstrəroʊˈteɪʃən/

Definition

The rotation of plane-polarized light to the right, or clockwise, when viewed from the observer’s perspective.

Examples

The sugar solution exhibited dextrorotation, confirming its right-handed orientation.
In experiments, the dextrorotation of the compound was measured using a polarimeter.

Meaning

Dextrorotation refers to the specific way certain substances can rotate light in a rightward direction. This property is important in various fields, especially in chemistry, where it can indicate the optical activity of a compound.