thio-

thio- Definition

thio- (t̸hī′ō, -ə)

sulfur: used in many chemical terms to indicate the replacement of oxygen by divalent sulfur thiourea

Etymology: < Gr theion, brimstone, sulfur, ult. < IE *dhwes- < base *dheu-, to smoke, fume > dull

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