Word: quasielectron
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: qua
sie
lec
tron
Definition: A form of quasiparticle formed from an electron as it travels through a semiconductor.
Morphemes:
Affix: quasi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Similar to, but not exactly the same as; virtual(ly).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quam
Language: la
Decoded: quam
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: than
Affix: sī
Language: la
Decoded: si
PoS: Conjunction
Meaning: if, supposing that
Affix: electric
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance or object which can be electrified; an insulator or non-conductor, like amber or glass.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ēlectrum
Language: la
Decoded: electrum
Meaning: amber
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
Meaning: adjectival suffix
Affix: ion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἰόν
Language: grc
Decoded: ion
Meaning: going