Where does “orthonitric acid” come from?
orthonitric acid (English) comes from English ortho — An isomer of a benzene derivative having two...
orthonitric acid (English): The unstable acid HNO
Definitions
- The unstable acid HNO
Ancestry of “orthonitric acid”, step by step
orthonitric acid traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ortho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ortho | An isomer of a benzene derivative having two... |
via English nitric acid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | nitric acid | A transparent, colourless to pale yellow, fuming... |