Where does “pyrocitric acid” come from?
pyrocitric acid (English) comes from English pyro, from Ancient Greek πῦρ, from Proto-Indo-European péh₂wr̥ — bonfire; spelt.
pyrocitric acid (English): aconitic acid
Definitions
- aconitic acid
Ancestry of “pyrocitric acid”, step by step
pyrocitric acid 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 citric acid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | citric acid | A colourless crystalline compound,... |