Science Latin and Greek Roots *Woojin* Flashcards

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Root: mine-

Examples: mine noun, verb
mineral water
minerals

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Origin: minera ‘ore. Latin

Meaning: ore, metals in the earth

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Root: vin-, vine-

Examples: vine
vinegar
vintage

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Origin: Latin

Meaning: vine, grapes

vintage … from a particular crop of grapes, old-fashioned

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Root: di-, du-

Examples: carbon dioxide
duo
divergent
diverse

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Origin: Latin

Meaning: 2, split

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