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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They also are sensitive to environmental conditions and can change chemical composition if stored at the wrong temperatures or shaken too vigorously, increasing the risk of an immune response or decreasing their effectiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a person's risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

These findings help scientists understand how liquid water once changed the asteroid's composition over time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Seven minutes after the bell, I finally slap my composition notebook down on my desk and read the prompt on the whiteboard.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day