Word: nanotribology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: na
no
tri
bo
lo
gy
Definition: The branch of tribology that studies friction at the nanoscale
Morphemes:
Affix: nano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from the nanotechnology industry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nanus
Language: la
Decoded: nanus
Meaning: dwarf
Affix: tribo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: friction
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρίβω
Language: grc
Decoded: tribo
Meaning: to rub
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of