Where does “phenolphthalein” come from?
Phenolphthalein comes from English phenol, derived from French phène, from Ancient Greek φαίνω meaning "to shine or appear," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-.
phenolphthalein (English): A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound...
Definitions
- A white or yellowish-white crystalline compound...
Ancestry of “phenolphthalein”, step by step
phenolphthalein traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English phenol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phenol | A caustic, poisonous, white crystalline compound,... |
| 2 | French | phène | benzene |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φαίνω | I cause to appear, bring to light; I show,... |
| 4 | English | -type | impressed form; stamp; print; typical form; Used... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | τύπος | A blow, pressing; The results of a blow: mark,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | τύπτω | to beat, strike, smite; to beat, strike oneself |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tewp- | to push, to stick |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tew- | to push, to hit |
via English phthalein
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phthalein | any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction... |
via Chinese 酚酞
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 酚酞 | phenolphthalein |