specific rotation en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, of a compound, uncountable) [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
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| specific rotations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |