Word: chromites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chro
mites
Definition: Plural of chromite; a brownish-black mineral; the major source of chromium
Morphemes:
Affix: chromite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.