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US/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/
UK/kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənt/
one of the parts that together make up something, such as a substance or a system
In context
Hydrogen and oxygen are the two main constituents of water.
Scientists analyzed the chemical constituents of the soil sample.
Each constituent of the plan was discussed carefully before the vote.
Words that go with constituent
adjective + noun
- main constituentSand is the main constituent of glass.
- constituent partsThe machine was taken apart into its constituent parts.
- chemical constituentCaffeine is a chemical constituent of coffee.
- key constituentTrust is a key constituent of any partnership.
noun + preposition
- constituent ofIron is a constituent of blood.
verb + noun
- identify the constituentsThe test helps identify the constituents of the mixture.