allo-
allo-
a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words (allotrope ) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers.
Also (except in chemistry), especially before a vowel, all-.
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| allo- or (before a vowel) all- | |
| —combining form | |
| indicating difference, variation, or opposition: allopathy; allomorph; allophone; allonym | |
| [from Greek allos other, different] | |
| all- or (before a vowel) all- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek allos other, different] | |
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Allo-
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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allo- or all-
pref.
Other; different: allotransplantation.
Isomeric: allomorphism.
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