definitions

spectro-

a combining form representing spectrum in compound words: spectrometer.

Nearby words

spectral series, spectral type, spectrally, spectre, spectrin, spectro-, spectrobolometer, spectrochemical, spectrochemistry, spectrocolorimetry, spectrofluorimeter
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British Dictionary definitions for spectro-

spectro-

combining form

indicating a spectrumspectrogram
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Word Origin and History for spectro-

spectro-

word-forming element meaning "of or by a spectroscope," also "of radiant energy," from comb. form of spectrum.

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Medicine definitions for spectro-

spectro-

pref.

Spectrum:spectroscope.
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