Word: electroetching
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
lec
troe
tching
Definition: A means of etching upon metals by electrolytic action.
Morphemes:
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electricity or electrical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: etch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ätzen
Language: de
Decoded: atzen
Meaning: to etch
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.