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synchro-

a combining form representing synchronized or synchronous in compound words: synchroscope; synchrotron.

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Words nearby synchro-

syncheiria, synchondrodial joint, synchondroseotomy, synchondrosis, synchondrotomy, synchro-, synchrocyclotron, synchroflash, synchromesh, synchromism, synchronal
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Example sentences from the Web for synchro-

  • Don sighed and made a minute adjustment on the synchro knob.

    The Best Made Plans|Everett B. Cole

  • Synchro mechanisms reduced the air cushion as the speeds dropped to afford more surface traction for the tracks.

    Code Three|Rick Raphael

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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