Word: nonionizable
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: no
ni
o
ni
za
ble
Definition: Not ionizable; the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons, often in conjunction with other chemical changes
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: ion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἰόν
Language: grc
Decoded: ion
Meaning: going
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -able
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning.