Word: nanocrystallite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
cry
sta
llite
Definition: A nanosized crystallite, especially one used as a quantum dot
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: crystal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crystallum
Language: la
Decoded: crystallum
Meaning: crystal, ice
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.