Word: nanoplastic
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nan
op
la
stic
Definition: A nanoparticle formed by the degradation of a plastic.
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: plastic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any solid but malleable substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plastēs
Language: la
Decoded: plastes
Meaning: shaper”, “moulder
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; connected with; -ic, -ish