actino-
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς (aktís, “ray”).
Prefix
actino-
- (biology) ray, ray-shaped
- e.g. actinolite, actinomycete
- (biology) radial geometry, particular radial symmetry
- (physics) actinic radiation
Derived terms
English terms prefixed with actino-
Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀκτῖνος (aktînos, “ray”).
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