Hylo-


1.
a combining form meaning “wood,” “matter,” used in the formation of compound words:
hylophagous; hylotheism.
combining form
1.
indicating matter (as distinguished from spirit): hylozoism
2.
indicating wood: hylophagous

word-forming element meaning “wood, forest; matter,” from Greek hylo-, from hylos “wood; matter,” of unknown origin.

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    [hahy-luh-mawr-fiz-uh m] /ˌhaɪ ləˈmɔr fɪz əm/ noun, Philosophy. 1. the theory that every physical object is composed of two principles, an unchanging prime matter and a form deprived of actuality with every substantial change of the object. /ˌhaɪləˈmɔːfɪzəm/ noun 1. the philosophical doctrine that identifies matter with the first cause of the universe

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    [hahy-lof-uh-guh s] /haɪˈlɒf ə gəs/ adjective 1. (def 1). /haɪˈlɒfəɡəs/ adjective 1. (esp of insects) feeding on wood

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    [hahy-luh-trop-ik, -troh-pik] /ˌhaɪ ləˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk/ adjective, Physical Chemistry. 1. (of a substance) capable of undergoing a change in phase, as from a liquid to a gas, with no change in the original proportions of its constituents.


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