optically active
adjective
: capable of rotating the plane of vibration of polarized light to the right or left
—used of compounds, molecules, or atoms
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“Optically active.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optically%20active. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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