Where does “monobenzone” come from?
monobenzone (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monobenzone (English): A compound used as a topical drug for medical...
Definitions
- A compound used as a topical drug for medical...
Ancestry of “monobenzone”, step by step
monobenzone 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 benzone
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | benzone | Benzophenone-n, a class of UVA/UVB absorbers that include a central benzene ring with two phenyl groups attached at different positions |