Word: phosphorescent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: phos
pho
res
cent
Definition: Having the property of emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away, e.g., in electrostatic storage tubes and cathode-ray tubes.
Morphemes:
Affix: phosphorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any substance exhibiting phosphorescence; a phosphor
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: to bear, carry
Affix: -escent
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: resembling