element

[US]/ˈelɪmənt/
[UK]/ˈelɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (Chemistry) a fundamental substance that consists of only one type of atom; a basic part or component; a fundamental principle or idea.

Phrases & Collocations

chemical element

essential element

key element

trace element

basic element

finite element

finite element method

finite element analysis

finite element model

boundary element method

and element

an element of

discrete element

metallic element

rare earth element

heating element

filter element

discrete element method

optical element

Example Sentences

the elements of grammar

Air is the element of man.

the dissident element on campus.

there are four elements to the proposal.

meaningful elements in a language.

there are elements of caricature in the portrayal of the hero.

self-referential elements in Donne's poems.

Words are the elements of a sentence.

There is an element of truth in what you say.

Cells are the elements of the human body.

They are the undesirable elements among the employees.

The elements of physics are difficult to grasp.

Magnesium is the nutrient element in plant growth.

Oxygen is one of the basic elements of substance.

the grammatical elements of a sentence;

potentially disruptive elements in society

In the analysis a 2 dimension element is combined with the boundary punition element(spring element) to calculate stress distribution at the periphery of a tunnel.

The contents of trace elements and mesne elements changed gently in the growing season.

These chemical sensitizers comprises ofⅧ group metal complex of Periodic Table of Elements and chalcogen element compounds.

Real-world Examples

Guess who just discovered a new element?

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And the Pacific Ocean is said to be a treasure trove of rare earth elements.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2020 Collection

Nicotine is an addictive element in tobacco.

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All batteries have three elements to it.

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I told him to avoid that element.

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The hardworking side and definitely the curiosity element.

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They have been braving the elements all day.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

All sound is two elements hitting one another.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

It's the most common element on earth.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2022 Compilation

Now, where else can you find these elements?

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