Word: minirhizotron
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
nir
hi
zo
tron
Definition: A small form of rhizotron based on transparent tubes.
Morphemes:
Affix: mini-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Smaller version of an item than usual.
Affix: rhizo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: roots (of living organisms).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ῥίζα
Language: grc
Decoded: Riza
Meaning: root
Affix: -tron
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to name various electronic devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns