aero-
| a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words: aerodrome. |
Origin: < Gk, equiv. to
āer- (s. of
ā
r air 1 ) +
-o- -o-
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Main Entry:
ae Variants:
or aet or aetat Function:
abbreviation Etymology: Latin
aetatis of age; aged
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aero- or aer-
pref.
Air; atmosphere: aerobic.
Gas: aerosol.
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