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a combining form representing synchronized or synchronous in compound words: synchroscope; synchrotron.
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Words nearby synchro-
sync, syncarp, syncarpous, syncategorematic, sync-generator, synchro-, synchrocyclotron, synchroflash, synchromesh, synchromism, synchronal
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How to use synchro- in a sentence
And if the synchro-photos show that any of that first bunch got away, don't feel too badly about it.
Uller Uprising|Henry Beam Piper, John D. Clark and John F. CarrSynchro mechanisms reduced the air cushion as the speeds dropped to afford more surface traction for the tracks.
Code Three|Rick RaphaelDon sighed and made a minute adjustment on the synchro knob.
The Best Made Plans|Everett B. Cole
British Dictionary definitions for synchro- (1 of 2)
synchro
/ (ˈsɪŋkrəʊ) /
noun plural -chros
Also called: selsyn any of a number of electrical devices in which the angular position of a rotating part is transformed into a voltage, or vice versa
short for synchronized swimming
British Dictionary definitions for synchro- (2 of 2)
synchro-
combining form
indicating synchronizationsynchroflash
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