ORTHO-
\ˈɔːθə͡ʊ], \ˈɔːθəʊ], \ˈɔː_θ_əʊ]\
Definitions of ORTHO-
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A combining form (also used adjectively)
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The one of several acids of the same element (as the phosphoric acids), which actually occurs with the greatest number of hydroxyl groups; as, orthophosphoric acid. Cf. Normal.
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Connection with, or affinity to, one variety of isomerism, characteristic of the benzene compounds; - contrasted with meta- or para-; as, the ortho position; hence, designating any substance showing such isomerism; as, an ortho compound.
By Oddity Software
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A combining form (also used adjectively)
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The one of several acids of the same element (as the phosphoric acids), which actually occurs with the greatest number of hydroxyl groups; as, orthophosphoric acid. Cf. Normal.
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Connection with, or affinity to, one variety of isomerism, characteristic of the benzene compounds; - contrasted with meta- or para-; as, the ortho position; hence, designating any substance showing such isomerism; as, an ortho compound.
By Noah Webster.
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