Word: preslug
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pres
lug
Definition: A substance injected into water contaminated with oil to facilitate the subsequent process of recovering the oil from the water.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: slug
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A shot of a drink, usually alcoholic.