composites 1 of 2

noun

plural of composite
as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a striking composite of two separate images

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verb

present tense third-person singular of composite
as in mixes
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout wood chips can be composited or sold as mulch

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Recent Examples of composites
Noun
Carbon-carbon composites are designed for high-temperature applications and can be used in thermal protection systems that help shield critical hardware. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 But carbon composites in aerospace are generally harder to manufacture than metallic structures. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 The researchers then tested these composites using online searches and plagiarism-detection tools to help ensure they could not be traced back to their original sources. — Justin Chen, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 For example, standard plastics, composites, sealants, and lubricants manufactured on Earth will release trapped gases and volatile compounds, and rapidly degrade in Mars' near-vacuum. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 Gemma and Richard are composites drawn from our several decades of advising organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller nonprofits on designing interview processes that assess leadership and interpersonal competencies. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
Ceramic matrix composites Ceramic matrix composites contain ceramic fibers embedded inside a ceramic matrix. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 So, what allows the Structeryx FRP composites to exceed standard composite performance? — New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for composites
  1. mixtures
  2. mixes
  3. alloys
  4. combines
  5. amalgams
  6. blends
  7. amalgamations
  8. integrates
Noun
  • The system uses algorithms and neural networks to find the most suitable metal mixtures and processing methods.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At the cold-hold unit, tomato mixtures temped at 50 degrees for approximately one hour.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixtures
Verb
  • The smartest cart usually mixes both, and the people eating out of it never need to know the difference.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All in all, three different hues of light green are used throughout the colorway, which also mixes in New Balance-appropriate gray while using contrasting red elements on the shoe’s signature Abzorb SBS cushioning pods.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixes
Noun
  • Stronger, cheaper alloys To test the method, the team used ductile iron, a common industrial material that is known for its strength and flexibility, and can tolerate impurities.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Companies processed heavy mineral sands from Australia, Brazil, and India, and hard rock from South Africa, to produce rare earths for tracer ammunition, steel alloys, cigarette-lighter flints, and, later, color-TV phosphors.
    — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of alloys
Verb
  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of combines
Noun
  • Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Definition of amalgams
Verb
  • Opened in 1923, La Mamounia originated as a 18th-century estate gifted by Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah and blends Arab-Andalusian heritage with Art Deco glamour.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The trend blends landscape design with wellness thinking, turning ordinary yards into immersive retreats built to calm the body through scent, sound, texture and water.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of blends
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
    — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of amalgamations
Verb
  • The practical benefits will depend on how the Navy integrates the system into its logistics and operational procedures.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an ultrathin, flexible electronic mesh that integrates with living human heart cells and converts their mechanical movements into electricity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
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