Where does “pentagalloylglucose” come from?
pentagalloylglucose (English) comes from English glucose, from French glucose, from Ancient Greek γλεῦκος — sweet new wine, must; sweetness.
pentagalloylglucose (English): The ester of glucose with five molecules of...
Definitions
- The ester of glucose with five molecules of...
Ancestry of “pentagalloylglucose”, step by step
pentagalloylglucose traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English glucose
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | glucose | A simple monosaccharide with a molecular formula... |
| 2 | French | glucose | glucose; first-person singular present indicative... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γλεῦκος | sweet new wine, must; sweetness |
via English galloyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | galloyl | A radical derived from gallic acid by removal of... |