Word: nanoceramics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
cer
a
mics
Definition: Plural of nanoceramic; a type of nanoparticle that is composed of ceramics, which are generally classified as inorganic, heat-resistant, nonmetallic solids that can be made of both metallic and nonmetallic compounds
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: ceramic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a material, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεραμικός
Language: grc
Decoded: keramikos
Meaning: potters
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).