Word: photoexcitation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
ex
ci
ta
tion
Definition: The formation of an excited state by the absorption of a photon.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: excite
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex
Language: la
Decoded: ex
Meaning: out
Affix: ciere
Language: la
Decoded: ciere
Meaning: call, summon
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns