eo-
| a combining form meaning “early,” “primeval,” used in the formation of compound words: Eocene; eohippus. |
Origin: < Gk, comb. form of
ē
s (Attic
héōs) dawn; akin to
east, Aurora 
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EO
ethylene oxide executive order
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