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  • cet-
    cet-
    a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.
  • CET
    CET
    abbreviation
    Central European Time

cet-

American  

  1. a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.

    cetane.
CET British  

abbreviation

  1. Central European Time

  2. Common External Tariff

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Etymology

Origin of cet-

Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale

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