lyo- en · X
Etymology
Late 19th century, in terms like lyophilization (1894). From Ancient Greek λύω (lúō, “to loosen, to dissolve”), by analogy with -lysis, of same origin; from Proto-Indo-European *lewH- (English loose).
Meanings
- (morpheme) solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ly- | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
it lio- (Translations) · fr lyo- (Translations)