Where does “orthoxylene” come from?
orthoxylene (English) comes from English xylene, from English xyl- — Alternative form of xylo-.
orthoxylene (English): An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two...
Definitions
- An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two...
Ancestry of “orthoxylene”, step by step
orthoxylene traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English xylene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | xylene | Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic... |
| 2 | English | xyl- | Alternative form of xylo- |
via English ortho
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ortho | An isomer of a benzene derivative having two... |