Word: paraffinize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: par
af
fin
ize
Definition: To embed a tissue sample in paraffin wax prior to microtoming.
Morphemes:
Affix: paraffin
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To embed in paraffin wax.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: parum
Language: la
Decoded: parum
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: very little
Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: in consequence of
Affix: fīnis
Language: la
Decoded: finis
Meaning: boundary
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective