Word: phosphogypsum
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
gyp
sum
Definition: A form of gypsum (calcium sulfate) formed as a by-product in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: gypsum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gypsum
Language: la
Decoded: gypsum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a plaster figure