Word: ferrosilicon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fe
rro
si
li
con
Definition: An alloy of iron and silicon used in steelmaking.
Morphemes:
Affix: ferro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: iron (the metal)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferrum
Language: la
Decoded: ferrum
Meaning: iron
Affix: silicon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: flint, silica
Affix: -on
Language: en
Decoded: -on
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming names of noble gases and certain nonmetal elements (such as boron or silicon).