element

Meanings

• noun

  A fundamental substance that occurs naturally and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

  - "The periodic table lists all the known elements."
  - "Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛlɪmənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chemical element , firststuff , member

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Rhymes

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helmet , whetstone , anagram , vexed

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Variants

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element , elements , element of surprise , identity , identity element , identity elements , minor element , minor elements , rare earth element , rare earth metal , trace element , trace elements , transposable element , transposable elements , in her element , in his element , in one's element , in their element , out of her element , out of his element , out of one's element , out of their element , transition element , transition metal , transition metals

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Etymology

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From Greek ελεμέντ, elémen, 'that which is thrown out' or 'that which goes', from ελεμμα, elémma, 'a fine powder, a ground substance'.

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Trivia

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1. There are 118 known elements.

2. The heaviest naturally occurring element is uranium, with an atomic mass of 238.02891.

3. The lightest element is hydrogen, with an atomic mass of 1.00784.

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Related Concepts

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1. Periodic Table: A tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, organized on the basis of their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

2. Atom: The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, elements were believed to be the building blocks of the natural world. In alchemy, the four classical elements - earth, air, fire, and water - were believed to be the foundation of all matter. In modern chemistry, elements are the basic units of matter.

How to Memorize "element"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a periodic table and visualize each element as a unique symbol.
   - Visualize an atom as a tiny solar system with electrons orbiting the nucleus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each element with its symbol and atomic number.
   - Remember the symbol and atomic number of common elements, such as hydrogen (H) and helium (He).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use mnemonics to remember the names and symbols of elements. For example, remember 'Nitrogen is Near Neon' to remember the order of Nitrogen (N) and Neon (Ne) in the periodic table.

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