Where does “astromolecule” come from?
astromolecule (English) comes from English molecule, from French molécule, from New Latin molecula, from Latin mōlēs — multitude, mass (of material).
astromolecule (English): Any molecule that has been detected in...
Definitions
- Any molecule that has been detected in...
Ancestry of “astromolecule”, step by step
astromolecule traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English molecule
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | molecule | The smallest particle of a specific element or... |
| 2 | French | molécule | molecule |
| 3 | New Latin | molecula | a molecule; molecule |
| 4 | Latin | mōlēs | multitude, mass (of material) |
via English astro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | astro | astroturf |