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Alt. of Met-

Alt. of Met-

1. In chemistry a prefix denoting that a compound is formed by two substitutions in the benzene ring arranged unsymmetrically, i.e. linked to the first and third, second and fourth, third and fifth, etc., carbon atoms of the series. 2. A prefix in many words denoting a change, transformation, or occurrence behind or after something else in the series.

A prefix in words of Greek origin, meaning beyond; after; over; a change or transference.

Combining form of Gr., meta, between, with, after. Used as a prefix in anatomy and zoology to signify behind or hindmost, also subsequent and more developed. In chemistry, to designate organic compounds of the benzene series denoting the 1-3 position. See benzene.