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element - one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe; "the alchemists believed that there were four elements" |
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substance the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"
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air a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"
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fire the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
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earth the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell); "it was hell on earth"
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ether,
quintessence a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic
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water a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water"
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element - a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone |
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straight line a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature; "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line"
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element of a cone a straight line joining the apex and a point on the base
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element of a cylinder a straight line running the length of the cylinder
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element - the most favorable environment for a plant or animal; "water is the element of fishes" |
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environment,
environs,
surround,
surroundings the area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround"
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element - the situation in which you are happiest and most effective; "in your element" |
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situation,
state of affairs a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation"
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