specific rotation
specific rotation noun: [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.
Noun
specific rotation (countable and uncountable, plural specific rotations)
- [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
specific rotation meaning in Tamil
specific rotation in Tamil
- சுழற்சி எண், தற்சுழற்சி, தன் சுழற்சி, தற் சுழற்சி
Forms of specific rotation
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Questions about specific rotation
- What does specific rotation mean?
- Specific rotation means [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.
- What is specific rotation in Tamil?
- Specific rotation in Tamil is சுழற்சி எண், தற்சுழற்சி, தன் சுழற்சி. See Specific rotation meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is specific rotation?
- Specific rotation is a noun.
- What is the plural of specific rotation?
- The plural of specific rotation is specific rotations.
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