Word: photolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pho
to
ly
tic
Definition: of, or relating to photolysis. Any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.