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What is prefix for sphere?

There isn't a single, universally accepted prefix specifically for "sphere". However, depending on the context, you could use these options:

General prefixes:

* Geo- (from Greek "ge", meaning "earth") - This is often used when referring to the Earth as a sphere, like "geodesy" (the science of measuring the Earth).

* Spher- (from Greek "sphaira", meaning "sphere") - This is the most direct prefix, but it's not as commonly used as some others.

* Globo- (from Latin "globus", meaning "sphere") - This is used to refer to the Earth as a sphere, like "globoid" (sphere-shaped).

Specific prefixes:

* Hemis- (from Greek "hemi", meaning "half") - This is used to refer to half a sphere, like "hemisphere".

* Astro- (from Greek "astron", meaning "star") - This is used to refer to celestial spheres, like "astrosphere".

The most appropriate prefix will depend on the specific meaning you're trying to convey.

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