Word: piezoelectrics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pi
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Definition: The study of piezoelectricity; electricity produced by mechanical pressure on certain crystals (notably quartz or Rochelle salt); alternatively, electrostatic stress produces a change in the linear dimensions of the crystal
Morphemes:
Affix: piezo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: piezoelectricity or other effects of mechanical stress or pressure
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πιέζω
Language: grc
Decoded: piezo
Meaning: to squeeze or press
Affix: electric
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Electricity; the electricity supply.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ēlectrum
Language: la
Decoded: electrum
Meaning: amber
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
Meaning: adjectival suffix
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.