Definition of rotatory Rotatory

ro•ta•to•ry

We found 7 definitions of rotatory from 3 different sources.

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What does rotatory mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

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

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