Laevorotatory \L[ae]"vo*ro"ta*to*ry\, a.
Same as {Levorotatory}. Cf. {Dextrorotatory}.
[1913 Webster]
Levorotatory \Le`vo*ro"ta*to*ry\ (-r[=o]"t[.a]*t[-o]*r[y^]), a.
[Levo- + rotatory.] (Chem. & Physics)
Turning or rotating the plane of polarization of light
towards the left; -- applied to crystals and compounds
exhibiting optical activity, such as levulose, left-handed
quartz crystals, etc. Opposite of {dextrorotatory}. [Written
also {l[ae]vorotatory}.]
[1913 Webster +PJC]