Rotatory

Definition of Rotatory

Ro´ta`to`ry
a.1.Turning as on an axis; rotary.
2.Going in a circle; following in rotation or succession; as, rotatory assembles.
3.(Opt.) Producing rotation of the plane of polarization; as, the rotatory power of bodies on light. See the Note under polarization.
n.1.(Zool.) A rotifer.

Related Words

gyration, revolution, rotation
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