deuto-


  1. a combining form meaning “second or secondary; second in order”, used in the formation of compound words: deutoplasm.

Origin of deuto-

1
Shortening of deutero-
  • Also especially before a vowel, deut-.

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How to use deuto- in a sentence

  • The subchloride may be directly formed, by pouring a solution of deuto-chloride of copper or iron upon silver leaf.

  • Beyond the discoveries of Chaussier, on the preservative properties of the deuto-chloride of mercury, the labours of MM.

    History of Embalming | J. N. Gannal
  • No time was lost to profit by this property of the deuto-chloride of mercury, to apply it to the preservation of whole bodies.

    History of Embalming | J. N. Gannal
  • Chaussier has latterly proposed the solution of the deuto-chloride of mercury, in distilled water.

    History of Embalming | J. N. Gannal