The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dextrorotary
Dextrorotary \Dex`tro*ro"ta*ry\, a. (Physics & Chem.) See Dextrotatory.
Wiktionary
dextrorotary
a. dextrorotatory
WordNet
dextrorotary
adj. rotating to the right [syn: dextrorotatory, right-handed]
Usage examples of "dextrorotary".
The first tissue samples had revealed that the Guest could conceivably digest dextrorotary sugars and proteins generally found in Earth life forms.
The Others unwound the dextrorotary helix, wrapped it around some of their most desirable genetic characteristics, dabbled with the cerebrospinal fluid and rewrote the chromosomal codes.