Word: nonelectrolyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
e
lec
tro
lyte
Definition: A substance that does not dissociate into ions when in solution, and therefore is a poor conductor of electricity when in solution.
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electricity or electrical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: -lyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Word-forming element used in making nouns corresponding to nouns in -lysis and adjectives in -lytic.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λυτός
Language: grc
Decoded: lutos
Meaning: loosed