Word: photocarrier
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
ca
rri
er
Definition: A photoexcited electrical carrier in a semiconductor
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: carry
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carrus
Language: la
Decoded: carrus
Meaning: four-wheeled baggage wagon
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.