Word: lyophiles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ly
o
philes
Definition: Plural of lyophile; a lyophilic substance
Morphemes:
Affix: lyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: to loosen, to dissolve
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.