Word: depressant
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
pres
sant
Definition: An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
Morphemes:
Affix: depress
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
Meaning: off, away, down, out
Affix: premō
Language: la
Decoded: premo
Meaning: to press
Affix: -ant
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The agent noun derived from verb.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āns
Language: la
Decoded: -ans
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Ending of the present active participle of first conjugation verbs; ee -ns.