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relating to the basic building blocks of matter, known as chemical elements
- Elemental analysis determines the composition of a substance by identifying the elements present.
- Elemental chlorine is a highly reactive gas used in various industrial processes.
- The properties of a compound are determined by the types and ratios of elemental atoms it contains.
- Elemental mercury is a liquid metal often used in thermometers and barometers.
- Elemental carbon exists in various forms, including graphite, diamond, and carbon nanotubes.
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relating to severe atmospheric conditions
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of or being the essential or basic part
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