exo-

a combining form meaning “outside,” “outer,” “external,” used in the formation of compound words: exocentric.

Origin of exo-

<Greek, combining form of éxō outside

Also ex-.

Words Nearby exo-

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How to use exo- in a sentence

“I started Exo with the mission to normalize consumption of bugs” says Gabi Lewis, co-founder of Exo Protein.
Is Cricket Flour the New Protein Powder? | DailyBurn | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Nearly two years later, Exo Protein has sold hundreds of thousands of bars.
Is Cricket Flour the New Protein Powder? | DailyBurn | November 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In either instance the hardened integument constitutes what is known as the exo-skeleton.
The Sea Shore | William S. Furneaux
She ran off to her typewriter, and in twelve minutes came back with the jingle, I'm glad I'm not an Exo.
Facts in Jingles | Winifred Sackville Stoner

British Dictionary definitions for exo (1 of 2)

exo

/ (ˈɛksəʊ) /

adjective

Australian an informal word for excellent

British Dictionary definitions for exo- (2 of 2)

exo-

combining form

external, outside, or beyond: exobiology; exothermal

Origin of exo-

from Greek exō outside

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Scientific definitions for exo-

exo-

A prefix that means outside or external, as in exoskeleton.

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