Word: overpotentials
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ver
po
ten
tials
Definition: Plural of overpotential. The difference between the electric potential of an electrode or cell under the passage of a current and the thermodynamic value of the electrode or cell potential in the absence of electrolysis
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: superior
Affix: potent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Very powerful or effective.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: potens
Language: la
Decoded: potens
Meaning: powerful, strong, potent
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.