Word: nixtamalization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nix
ta
ma
li
za
tion
Definition: A process for the preparation of maize (corn) in which the grain is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution, usually limewater, and hulled.
Morphemes:
Affix: nixtamal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Hominy; maize kernels which have undergone nixtamalization, that is, hulling and soaking and cooking in an alkaline solution.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nextli
Language: nci
Decoded: nextli
Meaning: ashes, lime
Affix: tamalli
Language: nci
Decoded: tamalli
Meaning: something wrapped
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process