Where does “lyotropy” come from?
lyotropy (English) comes from English lyo-, from Ancient Greek λύω, from Proto-Indo-European lewH- — louse.
lyotropy (English): The condition of being lyotropic
Definitions
- The condition of being lyotropic
Ancestry of “lyotropy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | lyo- | solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λύω | I loose, loosen, untie; slacken; unbend |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | lewH- | louse |