Word: silicene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
li
ce
ne
Definition: A monolayer of silicon atoms packed together to resemble graphene.
Morphemes:
Affix: silicon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A single atom of this element.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: flint, silica
Affix: -on
Language: en
Decoded: -on
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting subatomic particles quanta molecular units or substances .
Affix: graphite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γράφω
Language: grc
Decoded: grapho
Meaning: I write
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a single-atom thick two-dimensional layer of atoms