composite
Definition
- n. considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers
- adj. consisting of separate interconnected parts
- adj. of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Compositae
Word forms
- Plural
- composites
Example sentences
a.
The composite material was strong enough to support the weight of the entire structure.
n.
Scientists are experimenting with a new composite that combines plastic and metal.