electro-
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Etymology edit
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-.
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electro-
- Combining form of electricity.
- Combining form of electric and electrical.
- Combining form of electronic.
Synonyms edit
- galvano- (dated or specific applications)
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Translations edit
of electricity or electrical
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Etymology edit
Borrowed from Latin electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron, “amber”) (a natural resin, which — when rubbed — produces static electricity).
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electro-
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Further reading edit
- “electro-” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
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electro-
Galician edit
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electro-
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From
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Further reading edit
- “electro-” in Dicionario da Real Academia Galega, Royal Galician Academy.
Portuguese edit
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electro-
- 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.
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Spanish edit
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electro-
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Further reading edit
- “electro-”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014