Word: photoemission
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
e
mis
sion
Definition: the ejection of electrons from the surface of a solid by incident electromagnetic radiation
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: emission
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of emitting; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex
Language: la
Decoded: ex
Meaning: from, out of
Affix: mittō
Language: la
Decoded: mitto
Meaning: send