Word: autoradiolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
ra
di
o
ly
sis
Definition: The radiolysis of a radioactive compound resulting from its own radioactive decay.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radiation, radioactive
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: decomposition or breakdown
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process