Meta-

Meta-

A prefix derived from the Greek for with or after, which indicates association or intermediacy. In benzene derivatives, meta- signifies the relation of substances on nuclear carbon atoms two removed from each other. In inorganic chemistry, meta- signifies a compound obtained by dehydration, e.g. meta-phosphate (PO₃-) from ortho-phosphate (PO4^-3).

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Chemistry; Organic chemistry

A prefix for benzene-ring compounds when two side chains are connected to carbon atoms with an unsubstituted carbon atom between them.

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Mining; General mining; Mineral mining

A prefix that, when used with the name of a sedimentary or igneous rock, indicates that the rock has been metamorphosed, e.g., metabasalt. Compare: cata-; meso-.

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Biology; Biochemistry; Molecular biology

A prefix derived from the Greek for with or after, which indicates association or intermediacy. In benzene derivatives, meta- signifies the relation of substances on nuclear ...

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Language; Dictionaries

A prefix meaning between, with, after, behind, over, about, reversely; as, metachronism, the error of placing after the correct time; metaphor, lit., a carrying over; metathesis, ...