DEXTROROTATORY
14 letters · 6 syllables · adjective
Definition of DEXTROROTATORY
(of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the right, or clockwise.
"Dexibuprofen is the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen."
Synonyms of DEXTROROTATORY
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Examples of DEXTROROTATORY in a Sentence
- "Dexibuprofen is the active dextrorotatory enantiomer of ibuprofen."
Word Details
Is DEXTROROTATORY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEXTROROTATORY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEXTROROTATORY uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEXTROROTATORY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | x | t | r | o | r | o | t | a | t | o | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEXTROROTATORY
100 words from the letters in DEXTROROTATORY
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How to Use DEXTROROTATORY in Word Games
DEXTROROTATORY is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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