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Definition of Building block
1. Noun. A single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else. "Units of nucleic acids"
Exact synonyms: Unit
Generic synonyms: Thing
Specialized synonyms: Chain, Chemical Chain, Couple, Unit Cell, Chemical Group, Group, Radical, Molecule
Terms within: Part, Piece
Derivative terms: Unitize, Unitize, Unitize
Generic synonyms: Thing
Specialized synonyms: Chain, Chemical Chain, Couple, Unit Cell, Chemical Group, Group, Radical, Molecule
Terms within: Part, Piece
Derivative terms: Unitize, Unitize, Unitize
2. Noun. A block of material used in construction work.
Specialized synonyms: Ashlar, Breeze Block, Cinder Block, Clinker Block, Headstone, Key, Keystone, Voussoir
Generic synonyms: Building Material
Generic synonyms: Building Material