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-lyte
1- a combining form used in the formation of compound words that denote something subjected to a certain process (indicated by a noun ending in -lysis ):
electrolyte.
-lyte
2- variant of -lite.
-lyte
combining form
- indicating a substance that can be decomposed or broken down
electrolyte
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -lyte1
< Greek ó able to be untied or loosened, soluble, verbid of ̄́ to loose, dissolve; cognate with Latin luere to loose
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of -lyte1
from Greek lutos soluble, from luein to loose
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