Word: photocathodic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
ca
tho
dic
Definition: Relating to a photocathode; a cathode that emits electrons when illuminated
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: cathode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατα-
Language: grc
Decoded: kata-
Meaning: down
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to