Word: petrodiesel
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
tro
die
sel
Definition: Diesel derived from petroleum (contrasted with biodiesel).
Morphemes:
Affix: petro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: petroleum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: petra
Language: la
Decoded: petra
Meaning: stone, rock
Affix: diesel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.