English word fluorotype comes from English fluoro- (Fluorescent. Fluorine.), English -type
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fluoro- | English (eng) | Fluorescent. Fluorine. |
| -type | English (eng) | (biology) Used to form words referring to groups of organisms characterized by the presence of a specific feature. Impressed form; stamp; print. Typical form. |
| fluorotype | English (eng) | (historical) A photographic process in which salts of fluoric acid were employed for the purpose of producing images in the camera. |