Word: photostriction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
stric
tion
Definition: A change in the dimensions of some piezoelectric materials when illuminated; only occurs if the material is also photoelectric.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: striction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of constricting, or the state of being constricted.