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Probably the Greek or Latin meanings of the elements came from studying the way the elements behave, or the characteristics the elements possess. For example, helium comes from the Greek 'helios' for 'sun'. Infact, it first was found in the sun. As another example, chlorine comes from the Greek 'chloros', for 'green'. It indeed has a greenish tinge.
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What is the latin elements and current uses of the word arachnophobia?
its not latin its greek
What are the Latin elements of the word arachnophobia?
Arachnophobia comes from the Greek Arachnid is spider and phobos is fear arachnophobia does not have latin elements because it doesnt have a latin room arachne is greek meaning spider and phobia or phobos which is greek for fear of. arachnophobia is greek.
What is the etymology latin elements and current uses of the word arachnophobia?
its not latin its greek
Geothermal greek or latin roots and their meanings?
Geo - from the ancient Greek word for earth, and thermal - from the Greek word "therme" meaning heat.
Is mechanic latin or Greek?
Mechanic is a greek word and it comes from the word "μηχανή", which has many meanings. One of them, the most common in modern greek, is "engine".
Why elements have different symbols?
Sometimes symbols are derived from the latin or greek name of the elements Sodium Latin: Natrium Symbol: Na
What are the 5 elements in the periodic table named after elements?
Actually there are 8 "color" named elements (not 5):Cesium: Latin: caesius, "sky blue"Chlorine: Latin: chloros, "greenish-yellow"Chromium: Greek: chroma, "color"Indium: Latin: indicum, "indigo"Iodine: Greek: iodes, "violet"Iridium: Latin: iris, "rainbow"Praseodymium: Greek: prasios + didymos, "green twin"Rhodium: Greek: rhodon, "rose"
Where does the elements get their names?
Elements got their names from their latin names,greek gods,or from the names of the persons who discovered them.
What are the root meanings for orthodontist?
Greek "ortho-" for "straight, true, regular" And Latin "odon" for "tooth". source: etymonline.com
Is strontium a Latin or Greek name?
"strontium" as with all elements takes it's name from the Latin word "Strontia"
What is Latin word for one?
The syllables 'mono-' make up a Latin prefix that comes from the earlier, ancient, classical Greek prefix of the same spelling. The original meaning of the Greek prefix is alone. The Latin prefix also takes on the meanings of 'lone' and 'single'.
