electr-

combining form

variants or electro-
1
a
: electricity
electrometer
b
: electric
electrode
: electric and
electrochemical
: electrically
electropositive
2
: electrolytic
electroanalysis
3
: electron
electrophilic

Word History

Etymology

New Latin electricus

Dictionary Entries Near electr-

Cite this Entry

“Electr-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electr-. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

electr-

combining form
variants or electro-
: electricity : electric
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