Word: permineralization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
mi
ner
a
li
za
tion
Definition: A form of fossilization in which minerals are deposited in the pores of bone and similar hard animal parts
Morphemes:
Affix: per-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In verbs: denoting the sense "through", as in perforate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per
Language: la
Decoded: per
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: through, by means of
Affix: mine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mine
Language: fro
Decoded: mine
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person whose occupation is (the noun).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process