Word: photochromogen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
chro
mo
gen
Definition: A microorganism (especially a mycobacterium) whose pigmentation develops following exposure to light.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: chromo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: color
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χρῶμα
Language: grc
Decoded: khroma
Meaning: color
Affix: -gen
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any type or class
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms