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spiro-1

Pronunciation: /ˈspʌɪrəʊ/

Definition of spiro-

combining form

  • 1spiral; in a spiral:spirochaete
  • 2 Chemistry denoting a molecule with two rings with one atom common to both:spironolactone

Origin:

from Latin spira, Greek speira 'a coil'

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