Where does “allenyl” come from?
allenyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
allenyl (English): A univalent radical derived from an allene
Definitions
- A univalent radical derived from an allene
Ancestry of “allenyl”, step by step
allenyl 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 allene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | allene | Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double... |