Word: asbestine
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
bes
tine
Definition: Resembling or relating to asbestos; a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
Morphemes:
Affix: asbestos
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Exposed to asbestos; suffering from asbestosis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ᾰ̓-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: σβέννῡμῐ
Language: grc
Decoded: sbennumi
Meaning: I quench, quell
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.