Word: cerumenolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ce
ru
me
no
ly
tic
Definition: Of or relating to cerumenolysis, the process of softening cerumen (earwax) for removal.
Morphemes:
Affix: cerumen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: earwax; a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cera
Language: la
Decoded: cera
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wax, beeswax, honeycomb
Affix: -men
Language: la
Decoded: -men
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms neuter nouns of the third declension
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.