ELECTRO
\ɪlˈɛktɹə͡ʊ], \ɪlˈɛktɹəʊ], \ɪ_l_ˈɛ_k_t_ɹ_əʊ]\
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(colloq.). =ELECTRO-plate, type.
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in comb. Of, pertaining to, caused by, electricity, as: -bath, liquid holding metal in solution for e. -plating; -biology, science of the electrical phenomena of living beings; -chemistry, electricity as applied to chemistry; dynamics, dynamics of electricity; -engraving (done by electricity); -graph, instrument for registering electrical conditions; -logy, electricity; -lysis, chemical decomposition by galvanic action, science of this, (Surg.) breaking up of tumours or calculi by electric agency; -lyte, body decomposed by this; -lyse, decompose thus; -magnet, piece of soft iron surrounded by wire coil through which electricity is passed; -magnetism, production of magnetism by electric current; -meter, instrument measuring electricity; -motion, motion of galvanic current, mechanical motion produced by electricity; -motor, machine for using electricity as motive power; -negative, -positive, of negative, positive, electricity; -pathy, electrical treatment of disease; -phore, -phorus, instrument for generating statical electricity by induction; -plate, v.t., coat with silver by electrolysis, (n.) ware thus produced; -scope, instrument indicating presence or quality of electricity; -statics, science of statical electricity; -tonus, condition of motor nerve under galvanic current; -type, (n.) model, copy, formed by deposition of copper on a mould by galvanic action, (v.t.) copy thus. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.