Where does “fosforsyra” come from?
fosforsyra (Swedish) comes from Swedish syra, from Old Norse sýra, from Proto-Germanic sūrą.
fosforsyra (Swedish): phosphoric acid (the colourless liquid; H3PO4)
Definitions
- phosphoric acid (the colourless liquid; H3PO4)
Ancestry of “fosforsyra”, step by step
fosforsyra traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Swedish syra
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | syra | acid; sourness |
| 2 | Old Norse | sýra | sour milk |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | sūrą | — |
via Swedish fosfor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | fosfor | phosphorus |