Where does “terthiophene” come from?
terthiophene (English) comes from English thiophene, from English thio-, from Ancient Greek θεῖον, from Ancient Greek θέειον, from Proto-Indo-European dʰewh₂- — smoke; mist, haze.
terthiophene (English): An oligomer of the heterocycle thiophene
Definitions
- An oligomer of the heterocycle thiophene
Ancestry of “terthiophene”, step by step
terthiophene traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English thiophene
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | thiophene | Any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds... |
| 2 | English | thio- | containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | θεῖον | divinity; the acts of the gods; Sulfur |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | θέειον | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰewh₂- | smoke; mist, haze |
via English ter
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ter | Eye dialect spelling of to |