Word: metalithium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
li
thi
um
Definition: A heavy isotope of the simplest alkali metal, (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3 and containing 8 neutrons. Metalithium is an artificial isotope produced by bombarding Lithium 7 with neutrons. It is radioactive, with a half-life of 0. 84seconds.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Analogies and derivatives of metamorphism; change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
Affix: lithium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lithia
Language: la
Decoded: lithia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lithium
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix appended to form names of chemical elements.