phot-


phot-

combining form

Definition of PHOT-

1
: light : radiant energy <photon> <photography>
2
: photograph : photographic <photoengraving>
3
: photoelectric <photocell>

Variants of PHOT-

phot- or photo-

Origin of PHOT-

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

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