ly-
combining form
or lyo-
lyase
2. dispersed state : dispersion
lyophilic
combining form
or lyo-
ETYMOLOGY International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek lyein to loosen, dissolve — more at lose
1. degrading : reductionlyase
2. dispersed state : dispersion
lyophilic
ly-
Prefix
- Alternative form of lyo- (before a vowel)
Etymology
From lyo-, by elision of vowel.
Derived terms
English words prefixed with ly-