LY


Meaning of LY in English

Variant: or lyo-

Function: combining form

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek lyein to loosen, dissolve ― more at LOSE

1 : degrading : reduction < ly ase>

2 : dispersed state : dispersion < lyo philic>

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