chalco-

American  

1. a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “copper,” used in the formation of compound words.

   chalcolithic.

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chalco- British  

combining form

1. indicating copper or a copper alloy

   chalcopyrite

   chalcolithic

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Usage

What does chalco- men? Chalco- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “copper.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in mineralogy.Chalco- comes from Greek chalkós, meaning “copper.” The Latin equivalent is cupr-, “copper.” Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use article on cupr-.What are variants of chalco-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, chalco- becomes chalc-, as in chalcosis.

Etymology

Origin of chalco-

< Greek chalko-, combining form of chalkós copper

Example Sentences

Chinese state-owned aluminum producer Chalco is also likely to have a relative advantage amid China’s push for carbon neutrality, as Chalco’s projects have all the necessary approvals and its operations meet environmental requirements, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bank also raises its target price on Chalco’s H-shares to HK$15.94 from HK$12.41.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chalco remains Citi’s top sector pick.

From The Wall Street Journal

Y le ha permitido ayudar a su familia que vive en el Valle de Chalco.

From Los Angeles Times

And it has allowed her to help her extended family in Valle de Chalco.

From Los Angeles Times