Rotatory

Definition:

  • (a.) Turning as on an axis; rotary.
  • (a.) Going in a circle; following in rotation or succession; as, rotatory assembles.
  • (a.) Producing rotation of the plane of polarization; as, the rotatory power of bodies on light. See the Note under polarization.
  • (n.) A rotifer.

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