element
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These imperfections, known as defects, can occur when a carbon atom is absent from its normal position, when another element replaces a carbon atom, or when both changes occur together.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
Cyprian also pointed to the racial element of gentrification.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
“At this stage in my work, I’m interested in the deeper element of, you know: How did I get here? What makes me this way?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
His official record summed him up as “a bad element in every respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Without a change of clothing, his garments quickly became dirty, ruining a key element of Booth’s trademark, winning style—his beautifully dressed, well-groomed appearance.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
He said that "practical elements" such as whether there would be a border between Wales and England remain unanswered questions for him.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
But his interest begins with the material elements of a book—its layout and print, the density of text on its pages—and how these features shape our reading experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
One important test involved the light elements created shortly after the Big Bang, including hydrogen and helium.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
To be sure, there are elements which will be familiar to viewers of “The Bachelor” and other dating shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
But there were elements of the Tychonic model that broke new ground, and it deserves more credit than it is usually given.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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