Word: graphites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gra
phites
Definition: Plural of graphite; used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
Morphemes:
Affix: graphite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γράφω
Language: grc
Decoded: grapho
Meaning: I write
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.