ortho-
See also: ortho
English
Alternative forms
- orth- (before vowel)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).
Prefix
ortho-
- Straight, right, proper.
- Synonym: recti-
- (chemistry) Having an extra proportion of water.
- (organic chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent (2,6) positions (compare meta- and para-).
- (physics) of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin.
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with ortho-
Danish
Derived terms
Category Danish terms prefixed with ortho- not found
French
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɔʁ.to/
Derived terms
- orthodentie
- orthodentiste
- orthopédie
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