compound elements
[ˈkɑːmpaʊnd ˈɛləmənts]
nounpl: compound elements
elementos compostos
1. In chemistry, substances made up of two or more chemical elements bonded together in fixed proportions
Water and salt are compound elements formed by the combination of different atoms.
Água e sal são elementos compostos formados pela combinação de átomos diferentes.
2. In linguistics, words formed by combining two or more root words or morphemes
The word 'blackboard' is one of many compound elements used in English.
A palavra 'quadro-negro' é um dos muitos elementos compostos usados em português.
3. In design or architecture, structural or decorative components that are made from multiple integrated parts
The building's facade features several compound elements that create visual interest.
A fachada do edifício apresenta vários elementos compostos que criam interesse visual.
This term is primarily used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian education, 'elementos compostos' is a fundamental concept taught in chemistry classes starting in middle school. The term is used identically across Portuguese-speaking regions and English-speaking countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down into compound elements
made up of compound elements
compound elements of nature
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