Clockwise and Dextrorotatory

Clockwise

Clockwise adjective - In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock.

Dextrorotatory and clockwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dextrorotatory" instead an adjective "Clockwise".

Dextrorotatory

Dextrorotatory adjective - Rotating to the right.
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Clockwise and dextrorotatory are semantically related. You can use "Clockwise" instead an adjective "Dextrorotatory".
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