Where does “pyrocatalytic” come from?
pyrocatalytic (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyrocatalytic (English): Relating to pyrocatalysis
Definitions
- Relating to pyrocatalysis
Ancestry of “pyrocatalytic”, step by step
pyrocatalytic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English pyro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pyro | a pyromaniac; pyrocellulose; pyrotechnician |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πῦρ | a fire; lightning; a fever |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | péh₂wr̥ | bonfire; spelt |
via English catalytic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | catalytic | Of or relating to a catalyst; having properties... |