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element

[el-uh-muhnt] / ˈɛl ə mənt /


NOUN
place where one feels comfortable
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
foreign land


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These imperfections, known as defects, can occur when a carbon atom is absent from its normal position, when another element replaces a carbon atom, or when both changes occur together.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

Cyprian also pointed to the racial element of gentrification.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

“At this stage in my work, I’m interested in the deeper element of, you know: How did I get here? What makes me this way?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

If the discussions go as anticipated, replacing Carrick will be a key element.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Line may be regarded as the most basic visual element.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

While some elements of the security services use Microsoft tools, they have a separate system for secret operations.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

The researchers deposited the material onto a foundation made of dysprosium scandate, a compound derived from rare earth elements.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026

He said that "practical elements" such as whether there would be a border between Wales and England remain unanswered questions for him.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

He realizes that taking away those expected elements is risky.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Because music must be heard over a period of time, rhythm is one of the most basic elements of music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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