Composite - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Alloy, Amalgam, Amalgamated, Ambiguous, Amphibious, Blend, Combination, Combo, Complex, Composition, Compound, Confection, Conglomerate, Eclectic, Ensemble, Heterogeneous

The term composite can refer to several different things:

A composite number is an integer greater than one that is not a prime number.
A composite material is a material that is made from several different elements.
- Examples of this include composite armour and metal matrix composites.
A composite video signal is an analogue video signal with colour information modulated on a subcarrier.
A composite pattern is a software design pattern used for computer programming.
The family Compositae or composite family is the largest family of flowering plants, now called the Asteraceae.
A composite order, in architecture, is a type of capital on a column.

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