Where does “terephthaloyl” come from?
terephthaloyl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
terephthaloyl (English): A radical formally derived from terephthalic acid, by removal of either or both hydroxyl groups
Definitions
- A radical formally derived from terephthalic acid, by removal of either or both hydroxyl groups
Ancestry of “terephthaloyl”, step by step
terephthaloyl 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 terephthalic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | terephthalic | Pertaining to, or derived from terephthalic acid... |