phot-

combining form

variants or photo-

: light : radiant energy

photon

photography

: photograph : photographic

photoengraving

: photoelectric

photocell

Etymology

Greek phōt-, phōto-, from phōt-, phōs — more at fancy

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“Phot-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phot-. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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phot-

combining form

variants or photo-

: light

photon

photography

: photograph : photographic

photocopy

: photoelectric

photocell

Etymology

from Greek phot-, phos "light"

phot

noun

ˈfōt

: the cgs unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square centimeter

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