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Definition of Eu
Symbol, Chemistry.
europium.
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eu-
a combining form meaning “good,” “well,” occurring chiefly in words of Greek origin (eupepsia); in scientific coinages, especially taxonomic names, it often has the sense “true, genuine” (eukaryote)
Origin of eu-
<Greek, combining form of eús good (adj.) or eú, eû (neuter, used as adv.) well
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British Dictionary definitions for Eu (1 of 4)
eu
the internet domain name for
the European Union
British Dictionary definitions for Eu (2 of 4)
Eu
the chemical symbol for
europium
British Dictionary definitions for Eu (3 of 4)
EU
abbreviation for
European Union
British Dictionary definitions for Eu (4 of 4)
eu-
combining form
well, pleasant, or goodeupeptic; euphony
Word Origin for eu-
via Latin from Greek, from eus good
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Scientific definitions for Eu
Eu
The symbol for europium.
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