Where does “microaeration” come from?
microaeration (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microaeration (English): aeration on a very small scale
Definitions
- aeration on a very small scale
Ancestry of “microaeration”, step by step
microaeration traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
via English aeration
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | aeration | The process by which air is circulated through or... |