composite (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɒzɪt/
Definition
A material or structure made from two or more distinct constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or microscopic level within the finished structure.
Examples
Modern aircraft often use lightweight composite materials for their wings and fuselage.
The new bridge design incorporates a steel and concrete composite for added strength.
Engineers are constantly developing new types of composite materials with enhanced properties.
How to Use composite
- composite material (collocation)
- A material made from two or more constituent materials. — "Carbon fiber is a common composite material used in aerospace."
- composite structure (collocation)
- A structure built using composite materials. — "The new bridge features a lightweight composite structure."
- composite data (collocation)
- Data made up of multiple types or sources. — "The report presented composite data from various surveys."
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