Word: microtephra
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
te
phra
Definition: Microscopic deposits of tephra. The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: tephra
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέφρα
Language: grc
Decoded: tephra
Meaning: ash