-lyte

noun combining form

Definition of -LYTE

: substance capable of undergoing (such) decomposition <electrolyte>

Greek lytos that may be untied, soluble, from lyein

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noun combining form \ˌlīt\

: substance capable of undergoing (such) decomposition <electrolyte>

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