Word: hygroscopy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
gros
co
py
Definition: The ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment.
Morphemes:
Affix: hygroscopy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The ability of a substance to attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hygro-
Language: en
Decoded: hygro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: moisture
Affix: -scope
Language: en
Decoded: -scope
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Affix: -ie
Language: fr
Decoded: -ie
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: indicates a feminine noun, often an abstract one