Mutarotation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A dynamic change in the rotation of polarized light as it passes through a fresh solution of some sugars as an equilibrium mixture of anomers is formed countable, physical, uncountable

Etymology

From muta- + rotation.

Related phrases

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