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anthrac-

  1. a combining form meaning “coal,” “carbon,” “carbuncle,” used in the formation of compound words:

    anthracosis; anthracnose; anthracoid.



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Origin of anthrac-1

< Latin anthrac- < Greek anthrak- (stem of ánthrax ). See anthrax

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