Word: picojoules
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pi
co
joules
Definition: Plural of picojoule; a derived unit of energy in the International System of Units
Morphemes:
Affix: pico-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10−12. Symbol: p
Affix: joule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of energy, work and heat; the work required to exert a force of one newton for a distance of one metre. Also equal to the energy of one watt of power for a duration of one second. Symbol: J
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.