ortho-
See also: ortho
English Edit
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- orth- (before vowel)
Etymology Edit
From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).
Prefix Edit
ortho-
- Straight, right, proper.
- Synonym: recti-
- (chemistry) Having an extra proportion of water.
- (organic chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent (2,6) positions (compare meta- and para-).
- (physics) of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin.
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Danish Edit
Prefix Edit
ortho-
- right, proper
- (organic chemistry) ortho-
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Category Danish terms prefixed with ortho- not found
French Edit
Etymology Edit
From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).
Pronunciation Edit
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ortho-