Where does “orthoselective” come from?
orthoselective (English) comes from English selective, from French sélectif — selective.
orthoselective (English): regioselective of the ortho- position in a...
Definitions
- regioselective of the ortho- position in a...
Ancestry of “orthoselective”, step by step
orthoselective traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English selective
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | selective | Of or relating to the process of selection; Of or... |
| 2 | French | sélectif | selective |
via English ortho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ortho | An isomer of a benzene derivative having two... |