lyo-

English

prefix
Definitions
  • (chemistry) solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek λύω (loosen, untie, dissolve, loose, set free, release, destroy, I loose, I release) derived from Proto-Indo-European *lewH- (sever, untie, set free, separate, loosen, lose, cut, cut apart).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*lewH-

Gloss

sever, untie, set free, separate, loosen, lose, cut, cut apart

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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