Word: assaying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: a
ssay
ing
Definition: Present participle of assay; analyze (chemical substances)
Morphemes:
Affix: assay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: essai
Language: fro
Decoded: essai
PoS: Noun
Meaning: trial (task of considerable difficulty)
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.