Where does “glycopyranosyl” come from?

glycopyranosyl (English) comes from English glyco-, from Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς — sweet taste.

glycopyranosyl (English): A univalent radical derived from a glycopyranose

Definitions

  1. A univalent radical derived from a glycopyranose

Ancestry of “glycopyranosyl”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishglyco-sugars; monosaccharides; glucose
2Ancient Greekγλῠκῠ́ςsweet taste
Every word from Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ςEvery word from English glyco-