levo

[ lee-voh ]

adjective

levorotatory.

Origin of levo

By shortening

Words Nearby levo

Other definitions for levo- (2 of 2)

levo-

a combining form meaning “left,” “levorotatory,” used in the formation of compound words: levoglucose; levorotation.

Origin of levo-

Representing Latin laevus left, on the left; see -o-

Also laevo-; especially before a vowel, lev-.

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How to use levo in a sentence

But as I also explained in my interview with levo League, I work extremely hard.
I’m Not Ashamed to Admit I Got Lucky—and Neither Should You | Keli Goff | May 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
They're called d- and l-isomers—d for dextro, l for levo; right and left, you see.
A Feast of Demons | William Morrison
In other minor branches of the art, the flowers of Domenico levo were extremely admired.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 3 (of 6) | Luigi Antonio Lanzi

British Dictionary definitions for levo-

levo-

combining form

a US variant of laevo-

Origin of levo-

from Latin laevus left, on the left

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