Where does “selenoamino acid” come from?
selenoamino acid (English) comes from English amino acid, from German Aminosäure, from German Säure, from Middle High German siure.
selenoamino acid (English): A derivative of an amino acid in which an atom of selenium replaces one of sulfur
Definitions
- A derivative of an amino acid in which an atom of selenium replaces one of sulfur
Ancestry of “selenoamino acid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | amino acid | Any organic compound containing both an amino and... |
| 2 | German | Aminosäure | amino acid |
| 3 | German | Säure | acid |
| 4 | Middle High German | siure | — |