Where does “phytanyl” come from?
phytanyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
phytanyl (English): Any radical derived from phytane
Definitions
- Any radical derived from phytane
Ancestry of “phytanyl”, step by step
phytanyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |
via English phytane
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | phytane | A diterpenoid alkane with one more carbon than... |