Word: photomagnetic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
mag
ne
ic
Definition: of, or relating to the effect of light on the magnetic susceptibility of some materials, especially to the paramagnetism exhibited by some phosphorescent materials
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: magnet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: magnetum
Language: la
Decoded: magnetum
Meaning: lodestone
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