Word: fluoronanotube
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fluo
ro
na
no
tube
Definition: A fluorinated nanotube; a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape
Morphemes:
Affix: fluoro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fluorine; a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: tube
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tubus
Language: la
Decoded: tubus
Meaning: tube, pipe