element

elemento, componente

Una delle parti di qualcosa di più grande, di un progetto o di una situazione.

In inglese semplice: One part of a larger thing, plan, or situation.

• Music is a key element of the show.
• The plan contains several useful elements.
• There was an element of risk in her decision.

Come si usa: an element of something (Trust is an essential element of friendship.)

Sinonimi: part, component, aspect

Espressioni comuni: key element, essential element, element of something, important element

elemento, elemento chimico

Sostanza di base composta da un solo tipo di atomo, come il ferro o l’ossigeno.

In inglese semplice: A basic substance, such as iron or oxygen, made of only one kind of atom.

• Iron is a chemical element.
• Water contains the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
• Which element has the symbol C?

Sinonimi: chemical element

Contrari: compound

Espressioni comuni: chemical element, element symbol, metallic element, pure element

elemento

Terra, acqua, aria o fuoco, un tempo ritenuti i componenti di tutto ciò che esiste.

In inglese semplice: One of earth, water, air, and fire, once thought to make up everything in the world.

• Fire was considered an element.
• Ancient thinkers described four basic elements.
• The philosopher believed each element had different qualities.

Sinonimi: classical element

Espressioni comuni: classical element, element of fire, element of earth