Word: photodegradation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
de
gra
da
tion
Definition: Any reduction or degradation in a useful property of a material because of a chemical change as a result of absorption of light.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: degrade
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To reduce in quality or purity.
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns