Word: asbestous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
bes
tous
Definition: Relating to, or resembling, asbestos; a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Morphemes:
Affix: asbestos
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Exposed to asbestos; suffering from asbestosis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ᾰ̓-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: σβέννῡμῐ
Language: grc
Decoded: sbennumi
Meaning: I quench, quell
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of