Where does “microemulsification” come from?
microemulsification (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microemulsification (English): The formation of a microemulsion
Definitions
- The formation of a microemulsion
Ancestry of “microemulsification”, step by step
microemulsification 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 emulsification
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | emulsification | The process by which an emulsion is formed |