levo
[ lee-voh ]
/ ˈli voʊ /
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adjective
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Origin of levo
By shortening
Definition 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-
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Example sentences from the Web for levo
But as I also explained in my interview with Levo League, I work extremely hard.
They're called d- and l-isomers—d for dextro, l for levo; right and left, you see.
A Feast of Demons|William MorrisonIn 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
Word Origin for levo-
from Latin laevus left, on the left
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Medical definitions for levo
levo-
pref.
To the left:levorotation.
Levorotatory:levulose.
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