rotary
English
Etymology
Attested mid 18th century, from Medieval Latin rotarius, from Latin rota (“wheel”).
Pronunciation
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Adjective
rotary (not comparable)
- Capable of rotation.
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- Volatiles of kecap manis and its raw materials were extracted using Likens-Nickerson apparatus with diethyl ether as the extraction solvent. The extracts were then dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated using a rotary evaporator followed by flushing using nitrogen until the volume was about 0.5 ml.
- A rotary engine revolves the heads rather than having pistons go back and forth.
Translations
capable of rotation
Noun
rotary (plural rotaries)
- (New England) A traffic circle.
- (chiefly with initial capital) Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.
Translations
traffic circle — see traffic circle
club in Rotary movement
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