Word: photodecay
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
de
cay
Definition: photochemical decay
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: decay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To undergo optical decay, that is, to relax to a less excited state, usually by emitting a photon or phonon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: de
Language: la
Decoded: de
Meaning: down
Affix: cadō
Language: la
Decoded: cado
Meaning: to fall