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

  1. The condition of being lyotropic

Ancestry of “lyotropy”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishlyo-solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
2Ancient GreekλύωI loose, loosen, untie; slacken; unbend
3Proto-Indo-EuropeanlewH-louse
Every word from Proto-Indo-European lewH- →Every word from Ancient Greek λύω →Every word from English lyo- →
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