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element — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cell noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
  • element noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
  • entry noun The act of entering, or a means of entering a place.
  • radiator noun A device that cools a vehicle's engine by transferring heat from coolant to the surrounding air.

Senses

element is used for these senses in English:

  • element (chemistry) A chemical substance made entirely of one such type of atom; any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means and made up of atoms all having the same number of protons.
  • entry A record made in a log, diary or anything similarly organized; (computing) a datum in a database.
  • radiator (of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.

cell — full definition

  1. noun The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
  2. noun A small locked room in a prison or police station.
  3. noun A device that stores electrical energy, used alone or grouped into a battery.
  4. noun A small group forming part of a larger, often secretive, organization.

element — full definition

  1. noun A basic or essential part of something larger.
  2. noun In chemistry, a substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
  3. noun A small but noticeable amount of a quality, or a heating part inside an appliance.

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