Word: chlorinize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: chlo
ri
nize
Definition: To chlorinate; treat or combine with chlorine
Morphemes:
Affix: chlorine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A toxic, green, gaseous chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χλωρός
Language: grc
Decoded: khloros
Meaning: pale green
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives