Word: exciton
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ex
ci
ton
Definition: A bound state of an electron and an electron hole in an insulator or semiconductor
Morphemes:
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: -on
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles quanta molecular units or substances .