levorotatory

[lee-vuh-roh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˌli vəˈroʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
adjective, Optics, Chemistry, Biochemistry
1.
turning to the left, as the rotation to the left of the plane of polarization of light in certain crystals and compounds. Symbol: l-.
Also, levorotary
[lee-vuh-roh-tuh-ree] /ˌli vəˈroʊ tə ri/ (Show IPA).
Origin
1870-75; levo- + rotatory
Examples from the web for levorotatory
  • The levorotatory form of norgestrel and synthetic progestogen with progestational and androgenic activity.
levorotatory in Medicine

levorotatory le·vo·ro·ta·to·ry (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē) or le·vo·ro·ta·ry (-rō'tə-rē)
adj.

  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.

levorotatory in Science
levorotatory
  (lē'və-rō'tə-tôr'ē)   
Relating to a substance that causes levorotation.