actino-
Translingual
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, the stem of ἀκτίς (aktís, “ray”).
Prefix
actino-
Derived terms
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς (aktís, “ray”).
Prefix
actino-
- (biology) ray, ray-shaped
- e.g. actinolite, actinomycete
- (biology) radial geometry, particular radial symmetry
- (physics) actinic radiation
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with actino-
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French
Prefix
actino-
Derived terms
French terms prefixed with actino-
Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀκτῖνος (aktînos, “ray”).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /akˌt͡ʃĩ.no/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /akˌt͡ʃi.no/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /ɐˌkti.nɔ/
Prefix
actino-