Word: anodize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: an
o
dize
Definition: to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide, either as protection or decoration
Morphemes:
Affix: anode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀνα-
Language: grc
Decoded: ana-
Meaning: up
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective