Word: xerogels
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
ro
gels
Definition: Plural of xerogel; a semi-solid that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough
Morphemes:
Affix: xero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Xerox; photocopying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: gel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gelū
Language: la
Decoded: gelu
Meaning: frost”, “chill
Affix: -ātus
Language: la
Decoded: -atus
Meaning: -ed
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.