Word: bioleaching
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
lea
ching
Definition: The dissolution of metals from their ores by the use of microorganisms such as bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: leach
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To purge a soluble matter out of something by the action of a percolating fluid.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from various parts of speech denoting materials or systems of objects considered collectively.