Word: silanization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
la
ni
za
tion
Definition: The covering of a surface which contains hydroxyl groups (metal oxides, glass, etc) with a coating that contains silane-like molecules, thus making the surface chemically inert.
Morphemes:
Affix: silane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A state or quality