sapro-
a combining form meaning “rotten,” used in the formation of compound words: saprogenic.
Origin of sapro-
1<Greek, combining form of saprós
- Also especially before a vowel, sapr-.
Words Nearby sapro-
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British Dictionary definitions for sapro-
sapro-
combining form
indicating dead or decaying matter: saprogenic; saprolite
Origin of sapro-
1from Greek sapros rotten
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