Word: cementation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ce
men
ta
tion
Definition: The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment
Morphemes:
Affix: cement
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A powdered substance produced by firing (calcining) calcium carbonate (limestone) and clay that develops strong cohesive properties when mixed with water. The main ingredient of concrete.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caementum
Language: la
Decoded: caementum
Meaning: quarry stone; stone chips for making mortar
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns