Word: photocathodes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
ca
thodes
Definition: Plural of photocathode; a cathode that emits electrons when illuminated
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: cathode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατα-
Language: grc
Decoded: kata-
Meaning: down
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).