Where does “distannoxane” come from?
distannoxane (English) comes from English stannoxane, from English stannum, from Latin stannum, from Proto-Celtic *stagnom — tin.
distannoxane (English): Any of a class of organotin complexes of general formula [R3SnOSnR3]2 that are used as catalysts
Definitions
- Any of a class of organotin complexes of general formula [R3SnOSnR3]2 that are used as catalysts
Ancestry of “distannoxane”, step by step
distannoxane traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English stannoxane
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | stannoxane | any compound formally derived from a siloxane by... |
| 2 | English | stannum | tin |
| 3 | Latin | stannum | an alloy of silver and lead; tin |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | *stagnom | tin |
via English Di
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Di | — |