Thesaurus: tetra-

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1. A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous.
2. A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.
3. 1. A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous. 2. (Chem.) A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.
4. A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting fourproportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredientdenoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride,tetroxide.
5. A combining form or prefix signifying four, as in tetrabasic, tetrapetalous. A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting four proportional or combining parts of the substance or ingredient denoted by the term to which it is prefixed, as in tetra-chloride, tetroxide.