lyo-

combining_form

1. indicating dispersion or dissolution

   lyophilize

   lyophilic

   lyophobic

Word History and Origins

Origin of lyo-¹

from Greek luein to loose

Example Sentences

Though residents say arsonists singled out businesses owned by Asian-Americans during the rioting on Monday, black neighbors rushed to try to douse the flames at a Sandtown shop run by a Korean woman, Grace Lyo, known in the neighborhood as “Mama Grace.”

From New York Times

In the spring of 1233 Valdemar invited him to hunt with him in the woods of Lyo.

From Project Gutenberg

The king landed at Lyo with only a few attendants.

From Project Gutenberg

One night the king was sleeping in the woods of Lyo in a rude, unguarded tent.

From Project Gutenberg

In the spring of the year 1233 Valdemar invited his seeming friend to a two days' hunt which he proposed to enjoy in the woods of Lyö, but the count sent word that he regretted his inability to join him, as he had been hurt by a fall and could not leave his bed.

From Project Gutenberg