Word: phototubes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
tubes
Definition: Plural of phototube; or photoelectric cell is a type of gas-filled or vacuum tube that is sensitive to light
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: tube
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A television. Compare with cathode ray tube and picture tube.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).