Where does “monosulphite” come from?
monosulphite (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monosulphite (English): Any material that has a single sulphite group per compound or unit cell
Definitions
- Any material that has a single sulphite group per compound or unit cell
Ancestry of “monosulphite”, step by step
monosulphite 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 sulphite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sulphite | Alternative spelling of sulfite; A person who is... |