Where does “tocopheryl” come from?
tocopheryl (English) comes from English YL, from English young lady — Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic...
tocopheryl (English): A radical derived from tocopherol
Definitions
- A radical derived from tocopherol
Ancestry of “tocopheryl”, step by step
tocopheryl 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 tocopherol
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tocopherol | Any of several isomers of the principal component... |