radical element
[/ˈrædɪkəl ˈɛləmənt/]
nounpl: radical elements
elemento radical
1. In mathematics, a number or expression under a radical sign (square root, cube root, etc.)
In the equation √25, the number 25 is the radical element.
Na equação √25, o número 25 é o elemento radical.
2. In chemistry, an atom or group of atoms that behaves as a single unit in chemical reactions and contains unpaired electrons
A free radical element can cause oxidative damage to cells.
Um elemento radical livre pode causar dano oxidativo às células.
3. A fundamental or essential component; a core part of something
Education is a radical element of social development.
A educação é um elemento radical do desenvolvimento social.
4. In linguistics, the root or base form of a word from which other forms are derived
The word 'run' is the radical element from which 'running' and 'runner' are derived.
A palavra 'run' é o elemento radical do qual 'running' e 'runner' são derivadas.
The term 'radical element' is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In mathematics and chemistry education, it's a standard technical term without colloquial variations. The concept is universal across educational systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
radical change in approach
radical shift in perspective
radical departure from tradition
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