Where does “elektro-” come from?
elektro- (German) comes from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elektro- (German): electro-
Definitions
- electro-
Ancestry of “elektro-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |
Words derived from “elektro-”
- electromagnetic
- electromagnet
- electromagnetically
- bioelectromagnetic
- neuroelectromagnetic
- photoelectromagnetic
- elektromechanisch
- elektronegativ
- Elektroschweißen
- Elektrolokomotive
- Elektromobilität
- Elektroindustrie
- Elektrogitarre
- Elektroingenieur
- elektrostatisch
- Elektroenergie
- elektrotechnisch
- Elektronegativität
- Elektroskop
- elektrophil
- Elektrogrill
- Elektrophysiologie
- Elektroschrott
- Elektroenzephalografie