elements (chemical substances)

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Simple chemical substances composed of only one type of atom and not able to be broken down, changed, or decomposed by ordinary physical or chemical means. They are the basic chemical constituents of compounds and ultimately of all tangible matter in the universe.
elements
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024