Word: iodophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: i
o
do
phi
lic
Definition: Binding to iodine, or containing starches that bind to iodine, and therefore detectable or identifiable by staining with iodine.
Morphemes:
Affix: iodo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing iodine
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.