Lyo-

Alternative forms

• ly- before a vowel

Origin

Late 19th century, in terms like lyophilization (1894). From Ancient Greek λύω ("to loosen, to dissolve"), by analogy with -lysis, of same origin; from Proto-Indo-European *lewH- (English loose).

Full definition of lyo-

Prefix

1. (chemistry) solvent, dissolving, dispersion.

Derived terms

Related terms

• loose
• -lysis, lysis

Hyponyms

• hydro-