Word: microlidar
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
li
dar
Definition: microwave lidar; a measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: light
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The brightness of the eye or eyes.
Affix: radar
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces