electro-

English

Etymology

Initially from French électro- and Latin electro-, ultimately from electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, amber). Equivalent to and later based upon electric, electricity, &c. + -o-.

Prefix

electro-

  1. Combining form of electricity.
  2. Combining form of electric and electrical.
  3. Combining form of electronic.

Synonyms

  • galvano- (dated or specific applications)

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with electro-

Translations

Anagrams

Catalan

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, amber) (a natural resin, which — when rubbed — produces static electricity).

Pronunciation

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-; Combining form of elèctric

Derived terms

Catalan terms prefixed with electro-

See also

Further reading

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌeːˈlɛk.troː/

Prefix

electro-

  1. Superseded spelling of elektro-.

Galician

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-

Derived terms

From

Galician terms prefixed with electro-

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Further reading

Portuguese

Prefix

electro-

  1. Pre-reform spelling (until Brazil 1943/Portugal 1990) of eletro-. Still used in countries where the agreement hasn't come into effect; may occur as a sporadic misspelling.

Derived terms

Portuguese terms prefixed with electro-

Spanish

Prefix

electro-

  1. electro-

Derived terms

Spanish terms prefixed with electro-

Further reading

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