Word: thermalise
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ther
ma
lise
Definition: Alternative form of thermalize; to lower the velocity and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission
Morphemes:
Affix: thermal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to heat or temperature; a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θέρμη
Language: grc
Decoded: therme
Meaning: heat
Affix: -ise
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -izāre
Language: la
Decoded: -izare
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns and adjectives.