component element
[/kəmˈpoʊnənt ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: component elements
elemento componente
1. A constituent part or basic unit that combines with others to form a whole system, structure, or composition
Each component element of the machine must be inspected for defects.
Cada elemento componente da máquina deve ser inspecionado quanto a defeitos.
2. In chemistry or materials science, a distinct substance that is part of a mixture or compound
Oxygen is a component element of water.
O oxigênio é um elemento componente da água.
3. In linguistics or grammar, a fundamental unit that contributes to the structure of a larger linguistic unit
The subject and predicate are component elements of a sentence.
O sujeito e o predicado são elementos componentes de uma oração.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and academic contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It's especially common in engineering, chemistry, computer science, and linguistic studies. The phrase is formal and rarely appears in casual conversation.
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