Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ery
Suffix
/ˈɛri/
Definition
A suffix used in chemistry and biology to denote a process, state, or condition.
Examples
- An example of grass in an ery is a grassy marsh.
- In geology, a sedimentary ery can refer to the state of sediment.
- Researchers often use the term in areas of microbiology such as in the formation of bacterial ery.
Meaning
The term ‘ery’ indicates a quality or a collection related to a specific experience or condition, often used in scientific contexts.
Synonyms
- Condition
- State
- Quality
