composition

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"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They also are sensitive to environmental conditions and can change chemical composition if stored at the wrong temperatures or shaken too vigorously, increasing the risk of an immune response or decreasing their effectiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

These may include direct measures of body composition or simpler alternatives such as skinfold measurements or body circumference indicators like the waist-to-height ratio.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a person's risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The lines Masaccio drew to plot out the composition on geometrical principles are still visible in the plaster.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton