Word: argentophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ar
gen
to
phi
lic
Definition: argyrophilic. Having an affinity for silver (and thus able to be stained by a subsequent reducing agent).
Morphemes:
Affix: argento-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The silver colour or metal
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.