Word: biofouling
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
fou
ling
Definition: The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: foul
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from various parts of speech denoting materials or systems of objects considered collectively.