element
noun/ˈɛləmənt/
Frequency rank: #2,205 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A basic substance that cannot be broken down into simpler ones; a basic part.
Example sentence
Oxygen is a chemical element that combines with hydrogen to form water.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 2,201–2,300
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