English word thiolytic comes from English -lytic, English thio-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -lytic | English (eng) | Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis. |
| thio- | English (eng) | (chemistry) containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element. |
| thiolytic | English (eng) | Relating to thiolysis. |