Word: photolithotroph
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
li
tho
troph
Definition: A lithotroph that obtains energy from light and therefore uses inorganic electron donors only to fuel biosynthetic reactions.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: litho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lith- + -o-
Affix: -troph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns denoting members of classes of organisms distinguished by trophic modes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade