The name 'Asteraceae' is derived from the type genus Aster, while 'Compositae', an older but still valid name, means composite and refers to the peculiar inflorescence.
In a chemical context, this term refers to a substance that is made up of two or more constituents which have much different chemical and physical properties. The constituents tend to remain visially distinct too. This applies to fibre-glass, plywood, etc.
Combination of two or more materials
The population of Scaled Composites is 200.
Scaled Composites was created in 1982.
Firehole Composites was created in 2000.
LeRoy W. Davis has written: 'Metal and ceramic matrix composites' -- subject(s): Ceramic-matrix composites, Fibrous composites 'Methods of making metal matrix composites'
Jonathan A. Lee has written: 'Metal and polymer matrix composites' -- subject(s): Metallic composites, Polymeric composites
Thomas S. Gates has written: 'Rate dependent constitutive models for fiber reinforced polymer composites' -- subject(s): Mathematical models, Fibrous composites, Constitutive equations, Fiber composites, Polymer matrix composites, Viscoplasticity, Prediction analysis techniques, Viscoelasticity, Polymeric composites
Oh sure. Carbon fiber frames are composites, and quite popular.
how composites have aided in the Olympic sport of speed skating
Composties and Synthetic
complexes.
In polystyrene, the composites commonly used are typically mineral fillers like talc and calcium carbonate. These composites help improve the mechanical properties and performance of the polystyrene, making it stronger and more heat-resistant.