Where does “smectitic” come from?
smectitic (English) comes from English smectite, from Ancient Greek σμήχω — to scrub; to wipe off by help of soap or unguent.
smectitic (English): Of or relating to smectite
Definitions
- Of or relating to smectite
Ancestry of “smectitic”, step by step
smectitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English smectite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | smectite | Any of many clay phyllosilicate minerals that... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σμήχω | to scrub; to wipe off by help of soap or unguent |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |