English Explanatory Dictionary

specific rotation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. [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

Word forms

specific rotation specific rotations

Related words

polarimeter
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