deuto-

1. a combining form meaning “second or secondary; second in order”, used in the formation of compound words:

   deutoplasm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deuto-¹

Shortening of deutero- ( def )

Example Sentences

The subchloride may be directly formed, by pouring a solution of deuto-chloride of copper or iron upon silver leaf.

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Beyond the discoveries of Chaussier, on the preservative properties of the deuto-chloride of mercury, the labours of MM.

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No time was lost to profit by this property of the deuto-chloride of mercury, to apply it to the preservation of whole bodies.

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Chaussier has latterly proposed the solution of the deuto-chloride of mercury, in distilled water.

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