specific rotations

A form of specific rotation — [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

noun
  1. pluralplural of specific rotation
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