Word: virialization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vi
ri
a
li
za
tion
Definition: The formation of a dynamic equilibrium in a system of collisionless particles modelled as being subject only to Newtonian gravity (galaxy, other stellar system, or galaxy cluster).
Morphemes:
Affix: virial
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the interactive forces between molecules or particles
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīs
Language: la
Decoded: vis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: energy, force
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process