Word: autoinducer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
to
in
du
cer
Definition: Any of several compounds, synthesized by bacteria, that have signalling functions in quorum sensing
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (relating to cars)
Affix: induce
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state) by a physical process of induction.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.