electro

¹

[ih-lek-troh]

noun

plural

electros 

1. electrotype.

electro-

²

1. a combining form representing electric or electricity in compound words.

   electromagnetic.

electro-

¹

combining form

1. electric or electrically

   electrocardiograph

   electrocute

2. electrolytic

   electroanalysis

electro

²

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊ /

noun

1. short for electroplate electrotype

Word History and Origins

Origin of electro-¹

By shortening

Origin of electro-²

electr(ic) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of electro-¹

from New Latin, from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron

Example Sentences

After watching the electro project Tantra Punk’s set — a singer marauding across the stage, fogged over with blood-colored lights — the couple passed by a merch booth hawking fresh herbs planted in tiny metal pots.

From Los Angeles Times

The electro magnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infra-red, and visible light.

From BBC

The Pipistrel Velis Electro plane is flying a 17-day tour around France but made a stop at Gatwick on Wednesday.

From BBC

The two-seater Velis Electro can be flown commercially and is approved for pilot training, as well as a number of other operations.

From BBC

China does not have indigenous fossil fuels, and is electrifying at an astonishing rate, and is referred to by some researchers as an "electro state".

From BBC