Word: asphaltenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
phal
te
nic
Definition: Of or pertaining to asphaltenes; molecular substances that are found in crude oil, along with resins, aromatic hydrocarbons, and saturates (i
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: -ene
Language: en
Meaning: benzene
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to