Word: petrochemistry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
tro
che
mi
stry
Definition: The branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum, natural gas and their derivatives.
Morphemes:
Affix: petro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: petroleum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: petra
Language: la
Decoded: petra
Meaning: stone, rock
Affix: chemist
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).