English Noun The simplest chemical substance that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons. One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air. Classical element Something small (e.g. an element of doubt) A place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards Translations Breton: elfenn f -où pl (1) (2 ?) Bulgarian: елемент m (1) Finnish: alkuaine (1, 2); elementti (2, 4); häivähdys (3) German: Element n Polish: pierwiastek m (1), żywioł m (2)
Noun The simplest chemical substance that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction. Elements consist of atoms which have the same number of protons. One of the four basic building blocks of matter in theories of ancient philosophers and alchemists: water, earth, fire, and air. Classical element Something small (e.g. an element of doubt) A place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards Translations Breton: elfenn f -où pl (1) (2 ?) Bulgarian: елемент m (1) Finnish: alkuaine (1, 2); elementti (2, 4); häivähdys (3) German: Element n Polish: pierwiastek m (1), żywioł m (2)
