Where does “enantiopreference” come from?
enantiopreference (English) comes from English preference, from Middle French preference, from Latin preferentia.
enantiopreference (English): preferential reaction with, or production of, a particular enantiomer
Definitions
- preferential reaction with, or production of, a particular enantiomer
Ancestry of “enantiopreference”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | preference | The selection of one thing or person over others;... |
| 2 | Middle French | preference | preference option preferred over another option |
| 3 | Latin | preferentia | — |