composite
Pronunciation: [kəmˈpɒzɪt]
Context: "mathematics"
(adjective) a type of number that has more than two factors. This means that it can be made by multiplying other whole numbers together. Like when you can divide 4 by 2, it's a composite number because it can be made from 2 times 2.
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The number 12 is composite because it can be made from 3 times 4.
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The number 5 is not composite; it is a prime number with only two factors.
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Can you name some composite numbers between 10 and 20?
Context: "materials"
(noun) a material made from two or more different things. This is used a lot in building and making products. Like when you mix wood and plastic to create a stronger material, that is a composite.
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The new sports equipment is made from a composite that is very strong and lightweight.
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The equipment failed because it wasn't made from a composite material; it was just solid plastic.
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What are the benefits of using composite materials in construction?
Context: "art"
(noun) an artwork that combines different media, like paintings and photographs together. It’s like making a collage where you use different materials to create something new and interesting.
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Her art project was a beautiful composite of paint and fabric.
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His last artwork was not a composite; it was just a single painting without any mixed materials.
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How does making a composite artwork change its impact?