ortho-

See also: ortho

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).

Prefix

ortho-

  1. straight, right, proper
  2. (chemistry) Having an extra proportion of water
  3. (chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent positions (compare meta- and para-)
  4. (physics) of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin

Derived terms
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Danish

Prefix

ortho-

  1. right, proper
    ortodoks
  2. (organic chemistry) ortho-

Coordinate terms

Derived terms
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French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀρθός (orthós).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɔʁ.to/

Prefix

ortho-

  1. right

Derived terms
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