Word: turboelectric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tur
bo
e
lec
tric
Definition: That uses electric generators to convert the mechanical energy of a turbine into electric energy and electric motors to convert it back into mechanical energy to power the driveshafts.
Morphemes:
Affix: turbo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Turbine-related
Etymology Compounds: Affix: turbo
Language: la
Decoded: turbo
Meaning: spinning top
Affix: electric
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ēlectrum
Language: la
Decoded: electrum
Meaning: amber
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
Meaning: adjectival suffix