compound structure
[ˈkɒmpaʊnd ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: compound structures
estrutura composta
1. A structure composed of multiple parts or elements combined together, often used in architecture, chemistry, linguistics, or engineering
The architect designed a compound structure that combined steel and concrete elements.
O arquiteto projetou uma estrutura composta que combinava elementos de aço e concreto.
2. In grammar, a sentence or phrase formed by combining two or more independent clauses or words
The sentence 'She studied hard and passed the exam' is a compound structure with two independent clauses.
A frase 'Ela estudou muito e passou no exame' é uma estrutura composta com duas orações independentes.
3. In chemistry, a molecule made up of two or more elements bonded together
Water is a compound structure consisting of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
A água é uma estrutura composta constituída por átomos de hidrogênio e oxigênio.
The term 'compound structure' is widely used in Brazilian technical and academic contexts, particularly in engineering, architecture, and chemistry education. In Portugal, the term is equally common but may sometimes be complemented with 'estrutura mista' for hybrid constructions. The concept is fundamental to STEM education in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
built like a compound structure
in compound structure form
compound structure of society
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