Word: micrites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
crites
Definition: Plural of micrite. A sedimentary limestone matrix derived from calcite mud.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.