Tet"ra- (?). [Gr. te`tra-, from te`sares,
te`ttares, four. See Four.] 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.
Tet"ra- (?). [Gr. te`tra-, from te`sares,
te`ttares, four. See Four.] 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.
