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The term element means "a constituent part" and may also mean:

In chemistry or '''electronics''':
  • Chemical Element , the class of atoms with the same number of protons in the nucleus

  • Electrical Element , any device (such as an inductor, resistor, capacitor, conductor, line, or cathode ray tube) with terminals at which it may be connected directly with other devices. It can also mean an antenna furnace (either parasitic or active). In circuitry, it can be used to specify a portion of an integrated circuit that contributes directly to the IC's operation

  • Picture Element , better known as a pixel on a display device


In mathematics:

In philosophy:
  • Classical Element , in ancient times believed to be the realm wherein all matter in the universe existed and whereof all matter consisted. Also used for rituals by modern paganism, most prominently Wicca and ceremonial magic.

  • Five Elements (Chinese Philosophy) , the basis of the universe according to Chinese Taoism

  • Five Elements (Japanese Philosophy) , the basis of the universe according to Japanese philosophy

  • Tattva , the basis of the universe according to Hindu Samkhya philosophy


In music:

Element may also refer to:

The term is also used as terminology in:
  • Morse Code , where the dot and dash are elements

  • XML , where an element is a particular kind of grammatical fragment of a document



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