Where does “elektronegativ” come from?

elektronegativ (German) comes from German elektro-, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.

elektronegativ (German): electronegative

Definitions

  1. electronegative

Ancestry of “elektronegativ”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Germanelektro-electro-
2Ancient Greekἤλεκτρονamber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum
Every word from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον →Every word from German elektro- →