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ly-
combining form
Definition of LY-
1
: degrading : reduction <lyase>
2
: dispersed state : dispersion <lyophilic>
Variants of LY-
ly- or lyo-
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Origin of LY-
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek lyein to loosen, dissolve — more at lose
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