Word: afterburn
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
burn
Definition: The burning of further calories after the end of a period of vigorous exercise.
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With adverbial or adjectival effect, forming compound words indicating something that comes afterwards in spacial position or time.
Affix: burn
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Physical sensation in the muscles following strenuous exercise, caused by build-up of lactic acid.