Word: impinger
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: im
ping
er
Definition: Any of several instruments in which fine particles (dust) in a gas are analysed by blowing them through a jet onto a wetted plate, prior to being counted. Typically used for particle analysis
Morphemes:
Affix: impinge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make a physical impact on.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in
Affix: pangō
Language: la
Decoded: pango
Meaning: fasten, drive in
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.