chloro-

chloro-

1
variant of chlor-1. before a consonant: chlorophyll.
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chloro-

2
variant of chlor-2. before a consonant: chloroform.
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chloro- or (before a vowel) chlor-
 
—combining form
1.  indicating the colour green: chlorophyll
2.  chlorine: chloroform
 
chlor- or (before a vowel) chlor-
 
—combining form

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chloro- or chlor-
pref.

  1. Green: chlorosis.

  2. Chlorine: chloroform.

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