Word: photoadsorption
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
toad
sorp
tion
Definition: An increase in the adsorption of a substance at an interface in the presence of light.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: adsorption
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The adhesion of a liquid or gas on the surface of a solid material, forming a thin film on the surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: de
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: Absorption
Language: de
Decoded: Absorption
PoS: Noun
Meaning: absorption (act or process of absorbing, either liquid or light)