Word: radiosterilize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ra
di
o
ste
ri
lize
Definition: To sterilize by means of radiosterilization. The sterilization (either of an organism, or a surgical implement) by ionizing radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays.
Morphemes:
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radiation, radioactive
Affix: sterile
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Terse; lacking sentiment or emotional stimulation, as in a manner of speaking.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sterilis
Language: la
Decoded: sterilis
Meaning: barren, futile
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective