Where does “dinitrophenyl” come from?
dinitrophenyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
dinitrophenyl (English): The univalent radical derived from dinitrophenol
Definitions
- The univalent radical derived from dinitrophenol
Ancestry of “dinitrophenyl”, step by step
dinitrophenyl 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 dinitrophenol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dinitrophenol | Any of six isomeric aromatic compounds CHOH... |