Dextro-(d, +)
Paired Concept:
Levo- (l, –)
Definition: Denotes a compound that rotates plane-polarized light to the right (clockwise).
Context: Optical rotation descriptors are experimental and distinct from R/S configuration.
Example: D-(+)-glucose.
Related Terms: Levo-, Optical Activity, Specific Rotation.
Reference: IUPAC Gold Book.
