eu-
a combining form meaning “good,” “well,” occurring chiefly in words of Greek origin (eupepsia ); in scientific coinages, especially taxonomic names, it often has the sense “true, genuine” (eukaryote )
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< Greek, combining form of eús good (adj.) or eú, eû (neuter, used as adv.) well
< Greek, combining form of eús good (adj.) or eú, eû (neuter, used as adv.) well
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EU
European Union.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Eu
Symbol, Chemistry.
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| eu | |
| —the internet domain name for | |
| the European Union | |
| Eu | |
| —the chemical symbol for | |
| europium | |
| EU | |
| —abbreviation for | |
| European Union | |
| eu- | |
| —combining form | |
| well, pleasant, or good: eupeptic; euphony | |
| [via Latin from Greek, from eus good] | |
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Word Origin & History
eu-
Gk. comb. form of eus "good," eu "well" (adv.).
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Medical Dictionary
Eu
The symbol for the element europium.
eu- pref.
Good; well; true: eupepsia.
A derivative of a specified substance: euglobulin.
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Science Dictionary
| Eu
The symbol for europium. |
europium  (y -rō'pē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Symbol Eu A very rare, silvery-white metallic element that is the softest member of the lanthanide series. It is used in making color television tubes and lasers and as a neutron absorber in nuclear research. Atomic number 63; atomic weight 151.96; melting point 826°C; boiling point 1,439°C; specific gravity 5.259; valence 2, 3. See Periodic Table. |
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
| eu Basque |
| Eu europium |
EU
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Together they interpret and apply the treaties and the law of the eu.
This mechanism has helped a lot in detecting cartel agreements in the eu.
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