Where does “microfixative” come from?
microfixative (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microfixative (English): A low-molecular weight fixative
Definitions
- A low-molecular weight fixative
Ancestry of “microfixative”, step by step
microfixative 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 fixative
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fixative | A substance that fixes, protects, or preserves;... |