tetra-

combining form

Definition of TETRA-

: four : having four : having four parts <tetravalent>

: containing four atoms or groups (of a specified kind) <tetrachloride>

tetra- or tetr-

New Latin, from Greek; akin to Greek tettares four — more at four

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