v. t. & i. [ Pref. circum- + gyrate. ] To roll or turn round; to cause to perform a rotary or circular motion. Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Dextro- + gyrate. ] (Chem. & Opt.) Same as Dextrorotatory. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. gyratus made in a circular form, p. p. of gyrare. ] Winding or coiled round; curved into a circle; taking a circular course. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
a. Of or pertaining to mercury; containing, or impregnated with, mercury. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Levo- + gyrate. ] (Chem., Physics, Biochem.) Turning or twisting the plane of polarization of light towards the left, as levulose, levotartaric acid, etc.; levorotatory.