Word: nanotubes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
tubes
Definition: Plural of nanotube; a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: tube
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tubus
Language: la
Decoded: tubus
Meaning: tube, pipe
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).