Definition

A type of organic molecule that can bend light to the left when viewed by an observer.

Example

The chemist studied the levogyre to understand its effects on light polarization.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a levogyre?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's a type of organic molecule that can change the direction of polarized light to the left.

That sounds really interesting! I love learning about molecules like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Levogyre is formed from "levo-" (from Latin "laevus", meaning left) and "gyre" (from Greek "gyros", meaning circle or rotation). The word describes something that rotates to the left or counterclockwise.

Memory Tip

Think of 'left' ('levo-') and 'circle' ('gyre') to remember that 'levogyre' refers to something that rotates to the left.

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