Word: scolecite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scol
e
cite
Definition: A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
Morphemes:
Affix: scolecite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκώληξ
Language: grc
Decoded: skolex
Meaning: worm
Affix: -ite
Language: en
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.