sidero-
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a combining form meaning “iron,” used in the formation of compound words: siderolite.
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Also especially before a vowel, sider- .
Origin of sidero-
1<Greek sidēro-, combining form of sídēros iron
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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-
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British Dictionary definitions for sidero-
sidero-
before a vowel sider-
combining form
indicating ironsiderolite
Word Origin for sidero-
from Greek sidēros
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