Word: autogating
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
ga
ting
Definition: A feature of military image intensifier tubes where the amount of light reaching the intensifier is automatically gated so that bright lights do not damage the unit.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: gate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To turn (an image intensifier) on and off selectively as needed, or to avoid damage. See autogating.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having a specified quality, characteristic, or nature; of the kind of