specific rotation

noun

[α]_D, the angle of rotation of the plane of polarization of a ray of monochromatic light that passes through 10cm of the substance in solution at a concentration of 1 gram per millilitre

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Meanings

nounspecific rotation (countable and uncountable, plural specific rotations)

plural specific rotations

  1. countableuncountablechemistry[α]_D, the angle of rotation of the plane of polarization of a ray of monochromatic light that passes through 10cm of the substance in solution at a concentration of 1 gram per millilitre
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APA

specific rotation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/specific%20rotation

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Chicago

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