allo-: Meaning and Definition of

allo-

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  1. a combining form meaning “other,” used in the formation of compound words (allotrope) and in chemistry to denote the more stable of two geometric isomers. Also (except in chemistry),

allo.

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. allegro.
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