sidero-

a combining form meaning “iron,” used in the formation of compound words: siderolite.

Origin of sidero-

<Greek sidēro-, combining form of sídēros iron

Also especially before a vowel, sider- .

Words Nearby sidero-

sidereal period
sidereal time
sidereal year
siderite
SI derived unit
sidero-
sideroad
siderochrome
siderocyte
siderography
siderolite

Other definitions for sidero- (2 of 2)

sidero-²

a combining form meaning “star,” “constellation,” used in the formation of compound words: siderostat.

Origin of sidero-

<Latin sīder- (stem of sīdus) star-group + -o-

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British Dictionary definitions for sidero-

sidero-

combining form

indicating iron: siderolite

Origin of sidero-

from Greek sidēros

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