Where does “lyophilization” come from?
lyophilization (English) comes from English philos, from Ancient Greek φίλος, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil-o-s, from Proto-Indo-European bʰil- — good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;...
lyophilization (English): freeze-drying; the removal of moisture from a...
Definitions
- freeze-drying; the removal of moisture from a...
Ancestry of “lyophilization”, step by step
lyophilization traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English philos
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | philos | plural of philo |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φίλος | That which is loved or important: beloved, dear;... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil-o-s | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰil- | good, decent; decent, good, harmonious, friendly;... |
via English ization
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ization | — |