Word: asphaltite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: as
phal
tite
Definition: Any of various bitumens containing asphaltenes.
Morphemes:
Affix: asphalt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid, composed almost entirely of bitumen, that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: σφάλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: sphallo
Meaning: to fall, cast down
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.