Where does “methylidenyl” come from?
methylidenyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
methylidenyl (English): Any substituted derivative of a methylidene...
Definitions
- Any substituted derivative of a methylidene...
Ancestry of “methylidenyl”, step by step
methylidenyl 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 methylidene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | methylidene | The CH= radical in which the free valences are... |