elemental
Of, relating to, or being an elementOf, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
» The elemental force destroys everything in its path.
Стихия уничтожает всё на своём пути.
Meaning
5 senses(not comparable)Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
relating to or being an element
(not comparable)Basic, fundamental or elementary.
of or being the essential or basic part
(not comparable)Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.
(broadly, not comparable)Of, or relating to a force of nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.
relating to severe atmospheric conditions
(figuratively, not comparable)Comparable to a force of nature; sudden and unpredictable.
Examples
5 sentencesThe elemental force destroys everything in its path.
ruСтихия уничтожает всё на своём пути.
Is elemental mercury volatile?
deIst elementares Quecksilber flüchtig?
The color of pure elemental carbon is black, and that is why most recipes for ink use ingredients containing carbon.
Elemental Indium is very soft for a metal.
When arsenopyrite (FeAsS) is dissolved in nitric acid, elemental sulfur is released and arsenic acid is formed.
ruПри растворении арсенопирита (FeAsS) в азотной кислоте выделяется элементарная сера и образуется мышьяковая кислота.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elemenFrom Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- of or being the essential or basic part:elementaryprimarybasal