composant

Definitions of composant
  1. noun
    an abstract part of something
    synonyms: composante, élément
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    point
    a geometric element that has position but no extension
    intersection, point d'intersection
    a point where lines intersect
    intersection
    the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis
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    partie, section
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
  2. noun
    a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
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    chaîne
    (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
    ensemble, groupe
    (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
    molécule
    (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    protéine
    any large molecule containing chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
    coenzyme
    a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
    macromolécule
    any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
  3. noun
    an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
    synonyms: composante, élément
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    ajout, complément
    a supplementary component that improves capability
    additif, annexe, supplément
    a component that is added to something to improve it
    hardware, materiel
    (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
    module
    a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
    pixel
    (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot)
    pièce de rechange
    an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
    annexe, bâtiment annexe
    an addition that extends a main building
    addenda, additif, ajout, supplément
    a supplementary part or accessory
    cartouche
    a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
    processeur, unité centrale
    (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
    annexe, rallonge
    an addition to the length of something
    emboitement
    a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system
    mémoire
    an electronic memory device
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    part, partie, portion
    something less than the whole of a human artifact
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