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composite definition

com·pos·ite (kəm päz′it)

adjective

  1. formed of distinct parts; compound
  2. designating or of a classical Roman order of architecture, in which the scroll-like ornaments of the Ionic capital are combined with the acanthus design of the Corinthian
  3. Bot. designating the largest family (Asteraceae, order Asterales) of dicotyledonous plants, including the daisy, thistle, artichoke, and chrysanthemum, characterized by flower heads composed of dense clusters of small flowers surrounded by a ring of small leaves or bracts

Etymology: L compositus, pp. of componere, to put together < com-, together + ponere, to place: see position

noun

  1. a thing of distinct parts; compound; esp., any of a class of high-strength, lightweight engineering materials consisting of various combinations of alloys, plastics, and ceramics
  2. Bot. a composite plant

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composite Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reinforce: The use of polymers as matrix materials in fiber reinforced composites will also be introduced in the composites course.

Adjective modifier

  • fibre-reinforced: Glass fiber and carbon fiber bundles, and continuous aligned carbon fibre-reinforced composites have excellent fatigue resistance.

Noun used with modifier

  • polymer: The third area concerns examples of the design and development of several medical devices and implants using polymer composites.
  • trailer: Units have five coaches, driving trailer, two trailers, trailer buffet and driving trailer composite.
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