Word: galvanocaustic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: gal
van
o
caus
tic
Definition: Relating to the use of galvanic heat as a caustic, especially in medicine.
Morphemes:
Affix: galvano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electricity or galvanism
Affix: caustic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: causticus
Language: la
Decoded: causticus
Meaning: burning