Word: prethermalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
ther
ma
li
za
tion
Definition: localized thermalization that leads to full thermalization over time
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: thermal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to heat or temperature; a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θέρμη
Language: grc
Decoded: therme
Meaning: heat
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality