Word: ignitron
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ig
ni
tron
Definition: A form of rectifier having a pool of mercury as cathode.
Morphemes:
Affix: ignite
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ignis
Language: la
Decoded: ignis
Meaning: fire
Affix: -tron
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to name a number of particle accelerators.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns