Word: photofission
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
fi
ssion
Definition: nuclear fission as the result of the absorption of a gamma ray or other high-energy photon
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: fission
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To undergo fission.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fissiōnem
Language: la
Decoded: fissionem
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of breaking up or dividing.