Word: pyrheliometer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pyr
he
li
om
e
ter
Definition: A device that measures the intensity of solar radiation received on the surface of the earth.
Morphemes:
Affix: pyr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of pyro-; orthoacid.
Affix: helio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Concerning the sun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἥλιος
Language: grc
Decoded: elios
Meaning: sun
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns