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Where does “elektro-” come from?

elektro- (Czech) comes from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.

elektro- (Czech): electro-

Definitions

  1. electro-

Ancestry of “elektro-”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἤλεκτρονamber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum

Words derived from “elektro-”

  • elektromagnet
  • elektromagnetický
  • elektrokonvulzivní
  • elektroencefalogram
  • elektromechanický
  • elektromyogram
  • elektroencefalografie
  • elektromyografie
  • elektromotor
  • elektroinženýrství
  • elektrotechnický
  • elektrotechnika
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