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chemi-

var. of chemo-, esp. before elements of Latin origin: chemisorption.

chemo-

a combining form with the meanings “chemical,” “chemically induced,” “chemistry,” used in the formation of compound words: chemotherapy.
Also, especially before elements of Latin origin, chemi-.
Also, especially before a vowel, chem-.


Origin:
chem-, extracted from chemical or chemistry + -o- or -i-
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chemi- pref.
Variant of chemo-.

chemo- or chemi- or chem-
pref.
Chemicals; chemical: chemotherapy.

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