Word: biocolloid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
co
lloid
Definition: A biological colloid; a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: colloid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An intimate mixture of two substances one of which, called the dispersed phase (or colloid), is uniformly distributed in a finely divided state throughout the second substance, called the dispersion medium (or dispersing medium).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόλλα
Language: grc
Decoded: kolla
Meaning: glue
Affix: -oid
Language: en
Decoded: -oid
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.