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aero-

a combining form meaning “air,” used in formation of compound words: aerodrome.
Also, aer-, aeri-.


Origin:
< Gk, equiv. to āer- (s. of ār air 1 ) + -o- -o-
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aero- or aer-  
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    1. Air; atmosphere: aeroballistics.

    2. Gas: aerosol.

  1. Aviation: aeronautics.


[Greek āero-, from āēr, air; see wer-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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aero- or aer-
pref.

  1. Air; atmosphere: aerobic.

  2. Gas: aerosol.

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