Word: selenite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sel
e
nite
Definition: A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).
Morphemes:
Affix: selenite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σελήνη
Language: grc
Decoded: selene
Meaning: moon
Affix: -ite
Language: en
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting the product of a specified process or a commercially manufactured product.