Composite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002329",
  "term": "Composite",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A material formed from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties that remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or microscopic level within the finished structure. These materials are designed to achieve properties superior to those of the individual components. Examples include fiber-reinforced polymers and metal matrix composites.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "phase domain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1810 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/composite/"
}