Word: asbestiform
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
bes
ti
form
Definition: Having a particular kind of fibrosity in which fibers have high tensile strength and flexibility
Morphemes:
Affix: asbestos
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ᾰ̓-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: σβέννῡμῐ
Language: grc
Decoded: sbennumi
Meaning: I quench, quell
Affix: -i-
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -y. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning " inclined to".
Affix: -form
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the shape or form of; looking like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -fōrmis
Language: la
Decoded: -formis
Meaning: having the form of