(mathematics) A set together with a collection of mathematical objects such as other sets, relations or operations which endow it with additional structure.

plural of data structure

(biochemistry) The linear sequence of amino acids covalently linked by peptide bonds to form a single polypeptide chain.

plural of structural isomer

plural of periodic structure

(chemistry) Any of various diagrammatic representations of the structure of a molecule that shows how its atoms are linked to each other, with what type of bonds, and the presence of any charges

(algebra, universal algebra) Any one of the numerous types of mathematical object studied in algebra and especially in universal algebra;

(grammar) A sentence whose main clause appears at the end, after other, especially dependent, clauses. / (physics) A structure made of bays coupled through one or more coordinates.

plural of metric structure

Loss of the load-carrying capacity of a component or member within a structure or of the structure itself. Structural failure is initiated when the material in a structure is stressed to its strength limit, thus causing fracture or excessive deformations.