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What is the greek root for light?

The Greek root for light is phos or photo.

Here are some examples of words derived from this root:

* Phosphorus: A chemical element that glows in the dark.

* Photogenic: Attractive in photographs.

* Photosynthesis: The process by which plants use sunlight to make food.

* Photophobia: An abnormal sensitivity to light.

* Phosphate: A salt or ester of phosphoric acid.

* Photon: A quantum of light.

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