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| 1. | [ noun ] a single undivided natural entity occurring in the composition of something else | |
| Synonyms: | unit | |
| Examples: | "units of nucleic acids" |
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| Related terms: | entity thing group molecule chain unit_cell couple part unitize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (architecture) a block of material used in construction work | |
| Related terms: | building_material cinder_block voussoir keystone ashlar | |
| Similar spelling: |
building_society building_site building_code building_material building_permit building_complex |
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