Where does “monoalkene” come from?
monoalkene (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monoalkene (English): Any alkene that has a single double bond
Definitions
- Any alkene that has a single double bond
Ancestry of “monoalkene”, step by step
monoalkene traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English alkene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | alkene | An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or... |