Word: lyophilization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ly
oph
i
li
za
tion
Definition: freeze-drying; the removal of moisture from a frozen material using vacuum
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: philos
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Plural of philo; clipping of philosophy.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process