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optical rotation: see polarization of light polarization of light, orientation of the vibration pattern of light waves in a singular plane. Characteristics of Polarization

Polarization is a phenomenon peculiar to transverse waves, i.e.
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optical rotation [′äp·tə·kəl rō′tā·shən]

(optics)

Rotation of the plane of polarization of plane-polarized light, or of the major axis of the polarization ellipse of elliptically polarized light by transmission through a substance or medium.

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optical rotation (redirected from Optically active compound)

optical rotation
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