Word: phytotransformations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
to
trans
for
ma
tions
Definition: Plural of phytotransformation. A form of phytoremediation in which plant's metabolism modifies its environment by inactivating, degrading or immobilizing substances
Morphemes:
Affix: phyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to or derived from plants.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant
Affix: trans
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are on opposite sides of the central atom.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns
Language: la
Decoded: trans
Meaning: on the other side of
Affix: -form
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Related to formic acid in some way.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: formica
Language: la
Decoded: formica
Meaning: ant
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).