fluoro-

1. a combining form with the meanings “fluorine,” “fluoride,” used in the formation of compound words:

   fluorocarbon.

2. a combining form with the meaning “fluorescence,” used in the formation of compound words:

   fluoroscopy.

fluoro-

combining_form

1. indicating the presence of fluorine

   fluorocarbon

2. indicating fluorescence

   fluoroscope

Word History and Origins

Origin of fluoro-¹

From New Latin; fluor, -o-