Word: sonolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: so
no
ly
sis
Definition: breakup of a material by means of sound (typically by ultrasound)
Morphemes:
Affix: sono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to sound; deep and complete
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sonus
Language: la
Decoded: sonus
Meaning: sound
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process