dextro-

See also: dextro

English

Alternative forms

  • dex-, dextr- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From Latin dexter (right).

Prefix

dextro-

  1. Right; on the right; toward the right.
  2. (chemistry) Denoting a dextrorotatory form of an enantiomer.

Synonyms

  • (denoting a dextrorotatory form): D- (abbreviation)

Antonyms

  • (antonym(s) of left): levo-, sinistro-
  • (antonym(s) of denoting a dextrorotatory form): levo-

Coordinate terms

  • (denoting a dextrorotatory form): race-

See also

English terms prefixed with dextro-

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɛk.stʁo/

Prefix

dextro-

  1. dextro-

Derived terms

French terms prefixed with dextro-
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