Word: magnetosonic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mag
ne
to
so
nic
Definition: Describing a longitudinal wave of ions (and electrons) in a magnetized plasma that propagates perpendicular to the stationary magnetic field.
Morphemes:
Affix: magnet-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: magnet, magnetic, magnetism
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Affix: sonic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having a speed approaching that of the speed of sound in air.