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a combining form representing spectrum in compound words: spectrometer.

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Words nearby spectro-

spectral series, spectral type, spectra yellow, spectre, spectrin, spectro-, spectrobolometer, spectrochemical, spectrochemistry, spectrocolorimetry, spectrofluorimeter

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How to use spectro- in a sentence

Spectro-scope (from spectrum and σκοπέω, scopeo, to examine the spectrum).
A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene|Joseph Chrisman Hutchison
He moved to the spectro, where the zed-ray connections were still humming.
Brigands of the Moon|Ray Cummings

British Dictionary definitions for spectro-

spectro-

combining form

indicating a spectrumspectrogram

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Medical definitions for spectro-

spectro-

pref.

Spectrum:spectroscope.