What is another word for levorotation?
Pronunciation: [lˌɛvɔːɹə͡ʊtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Levorotation refers to the counterclockwise rotation of plane-polarized light. Its synonyms include left-handed polarization, levogyre rotation, and negative rotation. Levorotation can be observed in a wide range of natural and synthetic compounds, including amino acids, sugars, and organic acids. Certain medical conditions, such as glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and sickle cell anemia, can also lead to levorotation. Its counterpart, dextrorotation, refers to the clockwise rotation of plane-polarized light and is sometimes referred to as right-handed polarization or dextrorotatory rotation. The study of optical activity in substances is called optical rotation and is an important technique in chemical analysis.
