Where does “docosane” come from?
docosane (English) comes from English docos-, from Ancient Greek δώδεκα, from Proto-Indo-European *dwoΗdeḱm̥.
docosane (English): Any alkane having 22 carbon atoms, but especially...
Definitions
- Any alkane having 22 carbon atoms, but especially...
Ancestry of “docosane”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | docos- | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δώδεκα | twelve |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | *dwoΗdeḱm̥ | — |