Where does “allenylic” come from?
allenylic (English) comes from English allenyl, from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
allenylic (English): Of or pertaining to an allene
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to an allene
Ancestry of “allenylic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | allenyl | A univalent radical derived from an allene |
| 2 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 3 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |