Electro
[ih-lek-troh] /ɪˈlɛk troʊ/
noun, plural electros.
1.
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1.
a combining form representing electric, or electricity, in compound words:
electromagnetic.
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊ/
noun (pl) -tros
1.
short for electroplate, electrotype
combining form
1.
electric or electrically: electrocardiograph, electrocute
2.
electrolytic: electroanalysis
before vowels electr-, word-forming element meaning “electrical, electricity,” Latinized form of Greek elektro-, comb. form of elektron “amber” (see electric).
electro- or electr-
pref.
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