Where does “acridinyl” come from?
acridinyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
acridinyl (English): A univalent radical derived from acridine
Definitions
- A univalent radical derived from acridine
Ancestry of “acridinyl”, step by step
acridinyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |
via English acridine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | acridine | A tricyclic aromatic heterocycle,... |