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Elements

Scope note

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.

Term type

AAT
Motif

Getty AAT term number

3000246929

Broader Terms used

<materials by chemical form>

Narrower Terms used

trace elements
isotopes

Equivalent Terms used

element

Created

13yrs ago

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