Word: nitrostarch
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
tro
starch
Definition: An explosive powder prepared by the nitration of starch; used for demolition.
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nitrate, nitrogen
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νίτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: nitron
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sodium carbonate
Affix: starch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener
Etymology Compounds: Affix: starche
Language: enm
Decoded: starche
Meaning: noun