Where does “monogalactoside” come from?
monogalactoside (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monogalactoside (English): Any compound that contains a single galactoside group
Definitions
- Any compound that contains a single galactoside group
Ancestry of “monogalactoside”, step by step
monogalactoside 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 galactoside
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | galactoside | Any of several glycosides containing galactose |