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-lyte

1
  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
  1. variant of -lite.

-lyte

combining form

  1. indicating a substance that can be decomposed or broken down

    electrolyte

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of -lyte1

< Greek lytós able to be untied or loosened, soluble, verbid of lȳ́ein to loose, dissolve; cognate with Latin luere to loose
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Word History and Origins

Origin of -lyte1

from Greek lutos soluble, from luein to loose
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Example Sentences

It was the era of Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, Tribe Called Quest, and MC Lyte.

Than bad he hym syn erthe was so lyte; F. Than bad he hym see the erthe that is so lite (wrongly).

But for I was so pleyne, Arcyte, In alle my werkes, much and lyte; and omit was in l. 266.

During the following week Lyte left his beloved England for Italy.

"Yes, it's getting lyte," said Aggie, and they crushed through the crowded bar and out into the street.

It seems to have grown rapidly in popularity, for in 1586 Lyte speaks of it as if well known.

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