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What does prefix chrono mean?

The prefix "chrono-" comes from the Greek word "chronos", meaning time.

It's often used in scientific and technical contexts to indicate a relationship to time, such as:

* Chronology: The arrangement of events in time.

* Chronometer: A precise timekeeping instrument.

* Chronograph: A watch with a device for measuring short time intervals.

* Chronobiology: The study of biological rhythms.

* Chronometric: Relating to the measurement of time.

So, whenever you see "chrono-" in a word, it's a good indication that the word has something to do with time!

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