How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"thio" is from "theion" (sulfur) spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, it is a word added to another word to form a new word.
More words with this prefix,
thiophenol
thiocarbonate
thiobacillus
thionic
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "sulfur" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| Thiobacteria formed a corrosive medium, which caused metal destruction. |
| Thiamin, also called vitamin B1, is used in many different body functions. |