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Vinony

magneto-

prefix

  1. combining form meaning "magnetic force"
  2. combining form meaning "magnetism", "magnetic"
  3. combining form meaning "magnetoelectric"
  4. combining form meaning "magnetosphere"
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Etymology: Etymology tree Pre-Greekbor.? Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Old French magnetebor. ▲ Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet English magnet- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English magneto- From magnet- + -o-.

  1. Alternative form of magnet-.