hypo

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a compound used as a fixing agent in photographic developing
  2. noun a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections

Etymology

Clipping of various terms beginning with hypo-, from Ancient Greek ὑπό (hupó, “under”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

sodium thiosulphate, sodium thiosulfate

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