Where does “lyophilize” come from?
lyophilize (English) comes from Ancient Greek λύω, from Proto-Indo-European lewH- — louse.
lyophilize (English): To freeze-dry
Ancestry of “lyophilize”, 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 “lyophilize”