"fluor-" meaning in English

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Prefix

Head templates: {{en-prefix}} fluor-
  1. (organic chemistry) Alternative form of fluoro- used before a vowel. Tags: alt-of, alternative, morpheme Alternative form of: fluoro- used before a vowel Related terms: fluorescent, fluorosis, fluor
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