Word: caseharden
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: case
hard
en
Definition: To harden the surface of iron or steel by infusing carbon into the surface layer.
Morphemes:
Affix: case
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thin layer of harder metal on the surface of an object whose deeper metal is allowed to remain soft.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
Meaning: box, bookcase
Affix: hard
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Hardened; having unusually strong defences.
Affix: -en
Language: en
Meaning: inchoative