Word: asbestosing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: as
bes
to
sing
Definition: Present participle of asbestos; a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Morphemes:
Affix: asbestose
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: asbestosis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: asbeste
Language: fr
Decoded: asbeste
PoS: Noun
Meaning: asbestos
Affix: -ose
Language: fr
Decoded: -ose
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -osis, a functional disease or condition
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.