Word: ferronematic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: fe
rr
o
ne
ma
tic
Definition: Describing the nematic phase of a ferrofluid. A fluid, typically containing dispersed, nanoscale magnetic particles, designed to be magnetised such that its flow can be controlled by a magnet
Morphemes:
Affix: ferro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ferrous; of or relating to or containing iron
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferrum
Language: la
Decoded: ferrum
Meaning: iron
Affix: nematic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A liquid crystal whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νήματος
Language: grc
Decoded: nematos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: strand of a spider's web