Word: microprobes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
probes
Definition: Plural of microprobe. An instrument used to determine the chemical composition at a point on a solid surface, such as that of a mineral. It analyzes the X-rays emitted when a beam of electrons are focused on the sample.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: probe
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small device, especially an electrode, used to explore, investigate or measure something by penetrating or being placed in it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: probare
Language: la
Decoded: probare
Meaning: to test, examine, prove
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.