aethalioid
|ae-tha-li-oid|
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/iːˈθeɪliɔɪd/
resembling an aethalium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aethalioid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aithalos,' where 'aithal-' meant 'soot' or 'smoke.'
Historical Evolution
'aithalos' transformed into the Latin word 'aethalium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aethalioid.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to soot or smoke,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling an aethalium.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or pertaining to an aethalium, a type of fruiting body found in some slime molds.
The aethalioid structure of the slime mold was observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 14:36