What is the Greek root syllable 'petr-' in English?

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The Greek root Word petr- means stone or rock. Some examples of use of this root include:

  • Petrified - to be terrified; "turned to stone" (both literally and figuratively)
  • Petracide - the destruction of stone buildings or monuments
  • Petrography - the description and classification of rocks
  • Petrichor - the smell after rainfall
  • Petrobiont - lives among rocks
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