Where does “lyo-” come from?
lyo- (English) comes from Ancient Greek λύω, from Proto-Indo-European lewH- — louse.
lyo- (English): solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Definitions
- solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Ancestry of “lyo-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λύω | I loose, loosen, untie; slacken; unbend |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | lewH- | louse |
Words derived from “lyo-”