Where does “microelectrode” come from?
Microelectrode comes from English micro- combined with electrode, which derives from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European smēyg-.
microelectrode (English): A very small, fine electrode, most often used to...
Definitions
- A very small, fine electrode, most often used to...
Ancestry of “microelectrode”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | micro- | API; Very small; One millionth |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρο- | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |