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electro-

prefix

  1. related to electricity
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Wiktionary

prefix

Etymology: Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- 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-.

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