amylo-

1. a combining form representing amylum in compound words:

   amylolysis.

amylo-

combining_form

1. indicating starch

   amylase

   amylolysis

Word History and Origins

Origin of amylo-¹

Combining form of Greek ámylon starch, noun use of neuter of ámylos not milled ( a- a- ⁶ + mýl ( ē ) mill + -os adj. suffix)

Word History and Origins

Origin of amylo-¹

from Latin: amylum

Example Sentences

In other forms a substance (probably glycogen or amylo-dextrin) which turns brown with iodine has been observed.

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