elemin

/ˈɛlɪmɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

“The periodic table lists all the known elements.”

2. verb

to get rid of or remove something

“The company will element the old inventory from their stock.”

3. verb

to reduce or simplify something

“The project aimed to element the complex problem into a simpler one.”

Synonyms

  • component
  • fragment
  • ingredient
  • part
  • particle

Antonyms

  • aggregate
  • compound